{"title": "Warmly Wrapped: Winter Coat Distribution Day", "start": "2026-11-17T10:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church", "address": "West 55th Street 7, New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "markets", "tags": [], "description": "Warmly Wrapped is an annual winter coat and clothing distribution event for the city's vulnerable neighbors. It is run by the Ecumenical Outreach Partnership, bringing together the staff and clergy of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church and members of St. Patrick's Cathedral and St. Thomas Church. Volunteers cover two shifts and are needed to welcome guests with holiday hospitality as the holiday season approaches. It is the first of three planned volunteer events.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/warmly-wrapped-winter-coat-distribution-day-79204/", "official_url": "https://www.fapc.org/event/warmly-wrapped", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-17T10:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church", "address": "West 55th Street 7, New York", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Winter Coat Giveaway and Clothing Closet", "start": "2026-11-08T12:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-08T16:00:00-05:00", "place": "Bay Terrace", "address": "18-36 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11360", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/charity"], "description": "A winter coat giveaway for anyone in need, open to the community on a first come, first served basis, with no RSVP required. It is hosted by Commonpoint in partnership with OceanFirst and Metropolitan Park, and is held at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center in Bayside between Foot Locker and Dancing Dreams. A second day continues the Commonpoint Closet, distributing clothing, shoes, and accessories, though coats are given out only on the first day. Attendees are welcome to come one or both days.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/winter-coat-giveaway-and-clothing-closet-75301/", "official_url": "https://www.commonpoint.org/event/winter-coat-giveaway-and-clothing-closet", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d21af151821279596d85fd69dfb5475b971b4a69739b6dc1641d78cc683ef24b-2000.webp"}, {"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, "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": "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": "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": ""}, {"title": "Donate Clothing To Support Asylum Seekers", "start": "2026-11-15T13:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-15T14:00:00-05:00", "place": "Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew", "address": "West 86th Street 263, 10024 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "markets", "tags": ["occasion/charity"], "description": "Donate Clothing To Support Asylum Seekers is a clothing donation drive held by the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, where items are received and sorted by volunteers. It takes place the day before the church's Monday Clothing Resource fair, which supports asylum seekers. Accepted items include in-season clothing and shoes, new socks and undergarments, toys, Spanish books, backpacks, strollers and baby carriers, bicycles and scooters, and Fresh Direct bags, with a limit of five Fresh Direct size bags without prior approval. Items not accepted include English books, housewares, medical equipment, car seats, and formal or business attire.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/donate-clothing-to-support-asylum-seekers-51895/", "official_url": "https://stpaulandstandrew.org/event/donate-clothing-to-support-asylum-seekers-5-3/2026-11-15/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Serving Our Neighbors", "start": "2026-11-14T12:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Epiphany Church", "address": "Atlantic Avenue 960, 11238", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "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": ""}, {"title": "Homeless Outreach: Midnight Run", "start": "2026-11-15T18:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-15T20:30:00-05:00", "place": "St. Nicholas National Shrine", "address": "130 Liberty St, New York, NY 10006", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/housing/homelessness", "community/volunteering"], "description": "Homeless Outreach: Midnight Run is a volunteer outreach evening at St. Nicholas National Shrine on Liberty Street. Preparation takes place from 6 to 7 pm, and distribution of supplies to people in need begins at 7:30 pm. The run is led by Christina Halatsis, and volunteers are needed, including people who can donate their cars for the effort.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/homeless-outreach-midnight-run-106864/", "official_url": "https://stnicholaswtc.org/event/homeless-outreach-midnight-run-4/2026-11-15/", "image": ""}, {"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": "Operation Christmas Child: Collection Week", "start": "2026-11-16T00:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-23T00:00:00-05:00", "place": "Bethany Lutheran Brethren Church", "address": "Westcott Boulevard 233, 10314", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "worship", "tags": ["occasion/christmas", "religion/christian"], "description": "Operation Christmas Child: Collection Week is a shoebox drop-off at Bethany Lutheran Brethren Church, where people can bring packed shoeboxes for children around the world. Bethany Lutheran Brethren Church serves as an official drop-off location for the collection, and every shoebox is presented as a chance to share the love of Jesus and bring joy and hope to a child. The drop-off on this day runs from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/operation-christmas-child-collection-week-51333/", "official_url": "https://bethanychurchsiny.org/events/2026/11/16/operation-christmas-child-collection-week", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6765647e7c893ece4d10ad87b8d5c279151bdcf7c7b1680f8a85e9c207de77f3-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Operation Christmas Child", "start": "2026-11-15T00:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Church of Christ", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["occasion/christmas", "religion/christian"], "description": "Operation Christmas Child is a shoebox ministry event at the Church of Christ. The church invites people to share the love of Christ with children around the world by filling shoeboxes with gifts and supplies. You can pick up a box at church, pack one at home, or join a Shoebox Packing Party during the church's Thanksgiving Luncheon. Filled boxes are returned to the church or dropped off at a designated collection location for delivery.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/operation-christmas-child-107902/", "official_url": "https://christchurchnyc.com/events/operation-christmas-child-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b528d898e8e2f0c36ca350beded71aa4da70b8c1ca716a6b2691f5b2fe945e28-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Operation Christmas Child Packing Party", "start": "2026-11-14T08:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T15:00:00-05:00", "place": "Metropolitan Baptist Church", "address": "84th Street 1624, 11214 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "occasion/christmas", "religion/christian"], "description": "Operation Christmas Child Packing Party is a gathering where participants pack boxes for OCC. Metropolitan Baptist Church invites people to join, calling it a great way to jump in and serve and participate in missions.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/operation-christmas-child-packing-party-85041/", "official_url": "https://www.mbcbrooklyn.org/events/operation-christmas-child-packing-party", "image": ""}, {"title": "EXTERNAL EVENT: “Caring & Sharing Fall Benefit” at Metro Baptist Church", "start": "2026-11-11T18:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Madison Avenue Baptist Church", "address": "Madison Avenue 129, 10016", "price": "Minimum gift of $50", "price_from": "50.00", "price_to": null, "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["community/lgbtq", "occasion/charity-fundraiser"], "description": "An evening benefit called “Caring & Sharing Fall Benefit” with mingling, light bites, drinks, and entertainment, honoring Andy Humm, former President of New Alternatives and Co-Host of GAY USA, with emcee Pink Pancake. It supports New Alternatives, which helps LGBTQ+ youth and young adults experiencing homelessness move from the shelter system to stable, independent lives through case management, meals, life skills training, educational support, HIV-related programs, and a supportive community. Attendance comes with a minimum gift of $50, and a portion of the proceeds benefits the annual Santa Project, a holiday gift program for the young people served. Support is also possible through an online silent auction, becoming an event ambassador, or donating.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/external-event-caring-sharing-fall-benefit-at-metro-baptist-81275/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Letter Writing Ministry", "start": "2026-11-15T12:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Madison Avenue Baptist Church", "address": "Madison Avenue 129, 10016", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/christian", "community"], "description": "Letter Writing Ministry is a gathering where participants write letters or draw pictures to reach out to others. It is hosted by Madison Avenue Baptist Church and takes place every third Sunday of the month after service. The church invites all children and their humans as well as everyone in the congregation to join. Letters and drawings are meant for members in the church directory and those on its prayer list.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/letter-writing-ministry-53692/", "official_url": "https://mabcnyc.org/events/letter-writing-ministry-11-15-26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9a409d2e16c626e7357a9f0fd9d8ed3d024b55bcbbf51e1d93fae30a9db1b715-1200.webp"}, {"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": "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": "1 West 29th Street, 10001 New York, NY", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "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": "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 St, 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": "https://noky.io/images/162fa92741582d991d797e12af44f89d699f9f524fedcc8524b45ec0d0839982-600.webp"}]}