{"title": "Thanksgiving Pantry Bag Packing and Delivery (Families Encouraged)!", "start": "2026-11-21T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-21T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Saint Ann's and the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church", "address": "Montague Street 157, 11201", "price": "", "price_from": "50.00", "price_to": "50.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "occasion/thanksgiving"], "description": "Volunteers pack over 300 Thanksgiving pantry bags with essential groceries and deliver them to local food pantries, shelters, and families facing food insecurity. The event is run by The Service Collective, proudly sponsored by Brooklyn Org, and takes place at St. Ann and the Holy Trinity in Brooklyn Heights. Volunteers organize groceries, thoughtfully pack the bags, and prepare everything for delivery to community partners and neighbors. It is open to individuals and families, for ages 8-12 with a guardian and 13+ without.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/thanksgiving-pantry-bag-packing-and-delivery-families-encour-128203/", "official_url": "https://www.theservicecollective.org/events/TSC-20261121-JIIA", "image": "https://noky.io/images/211c120335c9b8da25cbb6c69b0225f917fbaaa2433c13f21b9bed65adfa3dc2-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-21T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-21T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Saint Ann's and the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church", "address": "Montague Street 157, 11201", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Fall New York Common Pantry Sandwich Brigade", "start": "2026-11-15T12:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-15T15:00:00-05:00", "place": "Wallace Hall", "address": "980 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "society/poverty"], "description": "The Fall New York Common Pantry Sandwich Brigade is a volunteer gathering that packs 1200 sandwich bags for food-insecure neighbors. It takes place in Wallace Hall, after the 11 AM Masses. The event is organized by Family Ministry at Saint Ignatius Loy Catholic Church, and donations of juice boxes, granola bars, bread, peanut butter, jelly, clementines, and apples are needed by November 12th to make the packing possible.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/fall-new-york-common-pantry-sandwich-brigade-79558/", "official_url": "https://ignatius.nyc/event/fall-new-york-common-pantry-sandwich-brigade/", "image": ""}, {"title": "At-Home Sandwich Making for the New York Common Pantry", "start": "2026-11-20T09:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-20T10:30:00-05:00", "place": "Park Avenue Synagogue", "address": "East 87th Street 50, 10128", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "food-drink"], "description": "A monthly volunteer initiative to make sandwiches at home and bring nourishment to neighbors in need. Park Avenue Synagogue hosts it, and participants may also drop off clean, used delivery tote bags with personal information removed. The event takes place at the synagogue's 87th Street location.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/at-home-sandwich-making-for-the-new-york-common-pantry-79449/", "official_url": "https://pasyn.org/events/2026-27/adult-engagement/november/at-home-sandwich-making-for-the-new-york-common-pantry/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bcf76ca06365d775dd9b5b13f616fb904cf6a965909623c11f605482f71ce824-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Packing Party", "start": "2026-11-15T00:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Trinity Baptist Church", "address": "East 61st Street 250, 10065 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "A Packing Party where volunteers assemble care kits for Safe Horizon's Homeless Youth Drop-In Center. It is hosted by Trinity Baptist Church, which bought the care items in advance with funds from its members' giving, and takes place in the Fellowship Hall during Coffee Hour after each Sunday service. Those who cannot attend in person are told there will be more chances ahead to serve the community.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/packing-party-88430/", "official_url": "https://subspla.sh/t8y7myx", "image": "https://noky.io/images/852b519827a2454a59c43c2a9abfe24ce25d96b7daa1f5758a29c58f9ebc9ad8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Brick Church x Grassroots Grocery Produce Party", "start": "2026-11-14T13:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Brick Presbyterian Church", "address": "Park Avenue 1140, 10128 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "A family-friendly volunteer morning of sorting and packing fresh produce, and delivering it to a community in need. It is run with Grassroots Grocery, and all ages are welcome. Participants are asked to register to take part.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/brick-church-x-grassroots-grocery-produce-party-51478/", "official_url": "https://www.brickchurch.org/events-1/brick-church-x-grassroots-grocery-produce-party", "image": "https://noky.io/images/68ac2424f0043475744937d75d40069529c7ef1b2fb396c0a2bcffefb3ab9574-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Volunteer with Backpack Buddies", "start": "2026-11-13T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-13T11:00:00-05:00", "place": "Congregation Rodeph Sholom", "address": "West 83rd Street 7, 10024 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "society/food-bank"], "description": "Volunteer with Backpack Buddies is a volunteer session where participants pack and deliver backpacks with free meals for school-aged children facing weekend food insecurity. It is run by members of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, who have carried out this work for over 10 years. While many children are eligible for free breakfast and lunch during the week, these benefits do not extend into weekends or school breaks, leaving many without the food they need.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/volunteer-with-backpack-buddies-52176/", "official_url": "https://rodephsholom.org/event/volunteer-with-backpack-buddies-3-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b299aa15f8e3641459d11651cc0818439dd2781697f8c7a985bcdcf05db62459-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Teens: Food Pantry Packing", "start": "2026-11-11T17:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-11T18:00:00-05:00", "place": "Park Avenue Synagogue", "address": "East 87th Street 50, 10128", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/jewish", "society/food-bank"], "description": "Teens: Food Pantry Packing is a drop-in program where teenagers pack food. It is almost entirely teen-led and takes place at Park Avenue Synagogue on 87th Street. Each Wednesday, participants pack food and share a teaching about tikkun olam.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/teens-food-pantry-packing-79456/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/64fdcb66ee63184970561c682a0b997d9adb75785031adc5188f7ba6c822e7f5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Thanksgiving Food Drive", "start": "2026-10-14T00:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-11-15T23:59:00-05:00", "place": "Parish House", "address": "980 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["society/solidarity/food-sharing", "occasion/thanksgiving"], "description": "The Thanksgiving Food Drive collects canned goods and non-perishable items for neighbors in need, benefiting the Church of the Ascension Food Pantry on West 107th Street in Manhattan Valley. It is co-sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Interparish Religious Education Program at Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church. Suggested donations include canned vegetables, fruits, fish and meat, boxed or bagged staples like rice, pasta and cereal, and oils in plastic bottles or cans; no glass jars or bottles are accepted. Items may be dropped off daily at the Parish House.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/thanksgiving-food-drive-79556/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care Harlem Turkey Distribution", "start": "2026-11-17T14:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-17T15:30:00-05:00", "place": "215 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "markets", "tags": ["society/food-bank"], "description": "A free neighborhood food giveaway with fresh fruits, seasonal vegetables, non-perishable goods, and turkeys while supplies last. It is brought to you by EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care, which celebrates the importance of healthy nutrition. Registration is required, the person picking up the food must be the one registered and present a valid ID, and attendees must be 18 or older for Neighborhood Care classes. The event is free and open to the public.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/emblemhealth-neighborhood-care-harlem-turkey-distribution-75720/", "official_url": "https://www.nycforfree.co/events/emblemhealth-neighborhood-care-harlem-turkey-distribution", "image": ""}, {"title": "Teen Food Pantry Distribution", "start": "2026-11-13T16:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-13T17:30:00-05:00", "place": "Park Avenue Synagogue", "address": "East 87th Street 50, 10128", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "society/food-bank"], "description": "Teen Food Pantry Distribution is a drop-in program in which teens distribute food to the community. It is almost entirely teen-led and offers ongoing community-service opportunities. The program is run by Park Avenue Synagogue on its 87th Street site. It takes place on Fridays.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/teen-food-pantry-distribution-79460/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/64fdcb66ee63184970561c682a0b997d9adb75785031adc5188f7ba6c822e7f5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Sharing Table", "start": "2026-11-08T16:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-08T17:30:00-05:00", "place": "First Church of Christ", "address": "524 Park Avenue, 10065 New York, NY", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "Sharing Table is a weekly volunteer gathering that serves a hot meal and toiletries to over 130 guests. It is run by Christ Church NYC, which welcomes new volunteers; a lead volunteer gives an orientation on-site, and volunteers arrive at 3:00 pm to make sandwiches and prepare. Serving begins at 4:30, with cleanup normally done by 6:00 pm. Children are welcome, though it may be a better experience for kids 8 and up; sign-up and questions go to Brandon Batson.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/sharing-table-75387/", "official_url": "https://www.christchurchnyc.online/events/sharing-table-cepfr-prt47-bm6sx-zpjsx-wt4kt-a8lkn-9mslt", "image": "https://noky.io/images/70b15da373bdf07e9a1b49495b1667f11587f08c1c638e027b9aecd6b7b8b984-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Young Members Circle: Interfaith Volunteering with Sunday Lunch Program", "start": "2026-11-15T05:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Emanu-El", "address": "East 65th Street 1", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "religion/jewish"], "description": "A volunteer opportunity in which young members help serve lunch to community members in need, fulfilling the mitzvah of ha'achalat re'evim, feeding the hungry. It is hosted by Temple Emanu-El, which has served lunch for more than 40 years without missing a single week, together with its Muslim partners from Peace Islands Institute. Volunteering is followed by an interfaith pizza lunch at a nearby restaurant, and space is limited.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/young-members-circle-interfaith-volunteering-with-sunday-lun-114050/", "official_url": "https://emanuelnyc.org/calendar/ymcvolunteering-with-sunday-lunch-program/?occurrence=2026-11-15", "image": "https://noky.io/images/472ae51cf746f8c4a61d6eb3483e13a05648775dfd944d94b67cda1d743053f7-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Serving Thanksgiving Lunch at Christ Church Washington Heights", "start": "2026-11-13T16:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-13T19:00:00-05:00", "place": "First Church of Christ", "address": "524 Park Avenue, 10065 New York, NY", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "occasion/thanksgiving"], "description": "A community Thanksgiving lunch served at Christ Church Washington Heights. Volunteers from First Church of Christ help with the annual meal, taking turns for set-up, serving, and clean-up. Sign-up is through the church's volunteer page.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/serving-thanksgiving-lunch-at-christ-church-washington-heigh-75390/", "official_url": "https://www.christchurchnyc.online/events/thanksgiving-luncheon-at-christ-church-washington-heights", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e08c813d64669e9b15bf2080a7ccda5282baf8275e3524ec491be8865db7b0ee-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Fridge-Giving: Thanksgiving Dinner Fundraiser for the Essex Market Community Fridge", "start": "2026-11-19T18:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Essex Market", "address": "88 Essex Street, 10002 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["occasion/thanksgiving"], "description": "Fridge-Giving is a Thanksgiving dinner fundraiser for the Essex Market Community Fridge, a community fridge on Essex Street where people can take or leave food as needed. Essex Market hosts this second annual event to fund regular fridge restocks through the holiday season. Guests enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring Essex Market vendors, a choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic autumnal cocktail, and a raffle. Chef Lily Chin will demonstrate how to turn Thanksgiving leftovers into a Turkey Pot Pie, and an exclusive limited-edition Autumnal Essex Market Tote bag will launch at the event.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/fridge-giving-thanksgiving-dinner-fundraiser-for-the-essex-m-71209/", "official_url": "https://www.essexmarket.nyc/events/fridge-giving-dinner-fundraiser", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8e7cffa8a18a2722e48511b66f8f3e9d6eab9f656ee2e9edd4e5109fe87ac442-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Bethany Kids & Youth: OCC Packing Party", "start": "2026-11-16T18:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-16T19:30:00-05:00", "place": "Bethany Lutheran Brethren Church", "address": "Westcott Boulevard 233, 10314", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["occasion/christmas", "religion/christian"], "description": "Bethany Kids & Youth: OCC Packing Party is an evening where children and youth pack Christmas shoeboxes together. It is hosted by Bethany Lutheran Brethren Church, whose vacation Bible school kids collected items over the summer for Operation Christmas Child. Participants will fill the shoeboxes to share God's love with children around the world, bringing joy and the hope of Jesus to a child who is loved.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/bethany-kids-youth-occ-packing-party-51334/", "official_url": "https://bethanychurchsiny.org/events/2026/1/9/bethany-kids-amp-youth-3egz6-r97k9-x5d47-88mgk-md2b9", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f4b35601f4cf9626c48ec3b408b351539ed29190f0aac558162e43a13e7c7015-2000.webp"}, {"title": "EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care Fordham Road Turkey Distribution", "start": "2026-11-19T14:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-19T15:30:00-05:00", "place": "254 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["occasion/charity"], "description": "A free community food giveaway at EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care on Fordham Road in the Bronx. EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care celebrates healthy nutrition with fresh fruits, seasonal vegetables, non-perishable goods, and turkey giveaways while supplies last. Registration is required, and the person picking up the food must be the one registered and must present a valid ID. The event is open to the public and free of charge, with no obligation to enroll.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/emblemhealth-neighborhood-care-fordham-road-turkey-distribut-81569/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/08c466c13d757c6d5c7151ac8df5f4de6903de97d9c4f87e866db8d4270a81c0-600.webp"}, {"title": "A Place at the Table", "start": "2026-11-11T13:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church", "address": "West 55th Street 7, New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/housing/homelessness", "community/volunteering"], "description": "A Place at the Table is a weekly lunch service for homeless guests, held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Volunteers are invited to come help serve lunch, and anyone working in Midtown or visiting is welcome to join. The program is run by Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church as part of its outreach, and those who want more information or wish to sign up can do so by email.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/a-place-at-the-table-52540/", "official_url": "https://www.fapc.org/event/a-place-at-the-table-10-28", "image": ""}]}