{"title": "Volunteer with Backpack Buddies", "start": "2026-10-29T10:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-29T11:00:00-04:00", "place": "Congregation Rodeph Sholom", "address": "West 83rd Street 7, 10024 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "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", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-29T10:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-29T11:00:00-04:00", "place": "Congregation Rodeph Sholom", "address": "West 83rd Street 7, 10024 New York", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"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, "tickets_url": "", "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": ""}, {"title": "The Challah-verse Ambassadors: Jewish Community, Braided Together", "start": "2026-11-05T17:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-05T19:00:00-05:00", "place": "Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan", "address": "Amsterdam Avenue 334, 10023 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.mmjccm.org/events/the-five-books-live-podcast", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "food-drink/baking", "religion/jewish"], "description": "The Challah-verse Ambassadors: Jewish Community, Braided Together is a volunteering session in which participants bake and deliver challah to homebound seniors, local firehouses, police precincts, and shelters. Challah Ambassadors deliver freshly baked loaves with a note of blessing each Friday before Shabbat, within a 20-block radius of the JCC on the Upper West Side. The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is behind the event, which invites people to move from consuming Jewish life online to active, visible participation through simple gestures that build community. The drop-offs can be done solo or with a buddy.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/the-challah-verse-ambassadors-jewish-community-braided-toget-53817/", "official_url": "https://www.mmjccm.org/events/the-challah-verse-ambassadors-jewish-community-braided-together", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f65a7d2a0994c2672b0d62e2219f0ac5fabe37dfebd0ab28bb773b2781c48703-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Serving Our Neighbors", "start": "2026-11-07T12:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Epiphany Church", "address": "Atlantic Avenue 960, 11238", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "worship", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "Serving Our Neighbors is a volunteer opportunity at Epiphany Church, with the November 7 date offering pantry service with CHiPS. Epiphany Church is partnering with CHiPS, HOPE for New York, Children's Rescue Fund and CAMBA to serve individuals and families across NYC through food distribution, Thanksgiving celebrations, community resources and practical assistance. Volunteer assignments, locations and shift times vary by organization, and registered volunteers will receive additional information. Space is limited for each opportunity, and participants select where they would like to serve during registration.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/serving-our-neighbors-52474/", "official_url": "https://epiphanybk.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3974299", "image": "https://noky.io/images/50f004c88ea3ae8b046cc2103c9d08e4b335bb826457b5310c1b258bce76ec21-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Sharing Table", "start": "2026-11-01T16:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-01T17:30:00-05:00", "place": "First Church of Christ", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "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": "NextDor Mitzvah Night", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Park Avenue Synagogue", "address": "East 87th Street 50, 10128", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "NextDor Mitzvah Night is an evening of hands-on volunteering at Park Avenue Synagogue. Participants roll up their sleeves and assemble care packages for neighbors in need.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/nextdor-mitzvah-night-54693/", "official_url": "https://pasyn.org/events/2026-27/adult-engagement/november/nextdor-mitzvah-night/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/66d5c8c5611b6c84ee55b1442664a1d1139a25865d053f0f867840a35e463610-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Build-a-Thanksgiving Bag", "start": "2026-11-08T12:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-08T13:30:00-05:00", "place": "Marble Collegiate Church", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "occasion/thanksgiving"], "description": "Take time to give back by building 293 Thanksgiving Bags. Also, please help us p...", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/build-a-thanksgiving-bag-53780/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4f4b5bd1c6542a00b3d0f3f6d304b6714366753a7215f280636ee61095659f06-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Singin' Swingin' Shabbat", "start": "2026-10-31T09:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-31T11:00:00-04:00", "place": "Congregation Rodeph Sholom", "address": "West 83rd Street 7, 10024 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["religion/jewish"], "description": "Singin' Swingin' Shabbat is a weekly Saturday morning celebration for children ages 0–4, their siblings, and their grown-ups. It is run by Sholom Sprouts at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. The morning opens with a 25-minute sing-along of dancing, jumping, and storytelling. It continues with bagels, kid-friendly nosh, and challah, playtime in a mini-gym, and a hands-on art activity themed to the Jewish calendar, such as painting a mezuzah or decorating a tzedakah box.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/singin-swingin-shabbat-52184/", "official_url": "https://rodephsholom.org/event/singin-swingin-shabbat-4/2026-10-31/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/284bf934553ba83d0e0041216d21f3c76873db6881bff10d327cfa1189492f00-600.webp"}, {"title": "Hablemos Inglés (y español)", "start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-04T19:00:00-05:00", "place": "Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew", "address": "West 86th Street 263, 10024 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/languages/language-learning"], "description": "Hablemos Inglés (y español) is a conversation and community program held alongside the church's Homework Help on Wednesday evenings. People can practice Spanish while helping neighbors practice English, in conversations built on reciprocity where each person is both teacher and learner. Volunteers can also provide a light supper or dessert for 60, with setup before serving begins at 6pm. The church's ministries together make midweek a time of learning, sharing, and belonging for the whole community.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/hablemos-ingles-y-espanol-51882/", "official_url": "https://stpaulandstandrew.org/event/hablemos-ingles-y-espanol-3/2026-10-28/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Religious School in Session", "start": "2026-11-01T09:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Reform Temple of Forest Hills", "address": "112th Street 71-11, 11375", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/jewish"], "description": "Religious School in Session is a morning session of the Reform Temple of Forest Hills Religious School. The temple runs a school that teaches children about Judaism and Jewish culture, aiming to make learning fun and engaging while students build friendships and family ties. Its teachers and staff strive to ensure every student feels safe, valued, and cherished.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/religious-school-in-session-55310/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Winter Clothing Drive for Children", "start": "2026-11-12T08:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-15T21:00:00-05:00", "place": "Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan", "address": "Amsterdam Avenue 334, 10023 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.mmjccm.org/events/the-five-books-live-podcast", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["occasion/charity"], "description": "Winter Clothing Drive for Children is a donation drive at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. It collects new and very gently used children's coats, gloves, hats, scarves, sweatpants, sweatshirts, and winter boots in infant through teen sizes. The items go to unhoused students in public schools and shelters so they have the gear they need for winter. Donations are dropped off at the JCC, and volunteers can also help sort the clothing.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/winter-clothing-drive-for-children-53818/", "official_url": "https://www.mmjccm.org/events/winter-clothing-drive-for-children", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7d5cec1e97f27c07c8393e3039b71f9f841912c66fd3a84190e1df2349ef865c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Community Challah Bake With the Stardust Fertility Foundation", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Brooklyn Heights Synagogue", "address": "Remsen Street 131, 11201 Brooklyn", "price": "Early Bird tickets $36, now extended. Afterwards: $54.", "price_from": "36.00", "price_to": "54.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["food-drink/baking", "religion/jewish"], "description": "Community Challah Bake With the Stardust Fertility Foundation is an evening of challah braiding at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. Cosponsored by BHS, CBE, and Kane Street Synagogue, it introduces the Stardust Fertility Foundation, which provides grants to ease the financial burden of fertility treatment for Jewish individuals and families across all denominations, sexual orientations, and marital statuses.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/community-challah-bake-with-the-stardust-fertility-foundatio-51649/", "official_url": "https://www.bhsbrooklyn.org/bhs-events/community-challah-bake-supporting-fertility-with-the-stardust-foundation", "image": "https://noky.io/images/770f659da7eb4f86d4abd2b2fd8f1b7475aa99f245df4ef56b8af2f21c6779dc-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Erev Shabbat Service", "start": "2026-10-30T18:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-30T19:00:00-04:00", "place": "Congregation Rodeph Sholom", "address": "West 83rd Street 7, 10024 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "worship", "tags": ["religion/jewish"], "description": "Erev Shabbat Service is a Friday night service with music, prayer, and meaningful reflection, followed by a nosh and schmooze with congregants, guests, and clergy. Congregation Rodeph Sholom in New York City holds it, welcoming anyone seeking community, spirituality, or a moment of peace. On the first Friday of each month, birthdays are celebrated together, and a livestream is available on the congregation's website and Facebook page.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/erev-shabbat-service-52182/", "official_url": "https://rodephsholom.org/event/erev-shabbat-service/2026-10-30/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/000dbf40f075130c63a9ac741ad97134d5577cfb2240fe82f0e22d5ae10c0c81-2000.webp"}, {"title": "OYA Encounter: South Bronx with City Relief", "start": "2026-10-31T09:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-31T10:00:00-04:00", "place": "The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["society/housing/homelessness", "community/volunteering"], "description": "A day of service: a block party outreach serving the unhoused population of the South Bronx. It is run by the OYA together with City Relief, which has reserved 8 spots for the encounter. All are welcome, and attendance is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/oya-encounter-south-bronx-with-city-relief-56448/", "official_url": "https://oratorychurch.org/events/oya-encounter-south-bronx-with-city-relief", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3e96b2a50b50faf1e699c088fc67ae8100b121463b42789d3dad264b1c866019-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Homeless Ministry", "start": "2026-11-05T09:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-05T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Fellowship Baptist Church Of Coney Island", "address": "West 20th Street 2929, 11224 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "worship", "tags": ["society/housing/homelessness", "religion/christian"], "description": "Homeless Ministry is a weekly outreach offering free showers, clothing, a warm meal, and Gospel distribution to the Coney Island community. Fellowship Baptist Church Of Coney Island runs it every Thursday, helping people experiencing homelessness find safe shelter and affordable apartments with groups like Breaking Ground. It also connects those battling addiction with rehabilitation services.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/homeless-ministry-52538/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/82e01e4dfbd1a8aeb8814ec278a56edd5698c668149959273139cd3717a6c9af-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Brooklyn Fall Association Potluck", "start": "2026-11-10T18:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-10T20:00:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["community/youth"], "description": "Brooklyn Fall Association Potluck is a potluck gathering for Girl Scouts in grades 8 and up and adult volunteers at South Slope, Brooklyn. It is hosted by the Brooklyn Fall Association of Girl Scouts of Greater New York, whose event page lists it under community service and Girl Scout traditions. Attendees connect with fellow Girl Scouts and volunteers, hear updates, discuss priorities for Manhattan, and learn how the Association supports Girl Scouts across the borough. The event is open only to Girl Scouts of Greater New York members and partners.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/brooklyn-fall-association-potluck-71274/", "official_url": "https://www.girlscoutsnyc.org/content/girlscoutsnyc-redesign/us/en/sf-events-repository/2026/brooklyn-fall-association-potluck.html", "image": ""}]}