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Serving up hope: Local leaders and orgs give back with turkey giveaways ahead of Thanksgiving

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Nov. 22, 2024 By Jada Camille Thanksgiving Day preparations are already underway in Brooklyn, thanks to local businesses and civic leaders who helped distribute free turkeys this week — and there are even more on the horizon. Ruby’s Bar and Grill hosted a giveaway on the historic Riegelmann Boardwalk Nov. 19, with donations totaling 500…

Coney Island Prep to host Back-to-School Fair with free supplies, haircuts and more

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Aug. 21, 2024 By Jada Camille Coney Island Prep is teaming up with The Alliance for Coney Island to ease the stress of back-to-school planning with a free community fair on Aug. 24. Families with students in Pre-K through 8th grade can head to Kaiser Park for free perks and activities before kiddos return…

Brooklyn Public Library to spark minds with STEM book giveaway powered by energy project

Readers can swing by the library to pick up their latest read.

May. 3, 2024 By Jada Camille

Brooklyn Public Library is bringing the energy — clean energy, that is — during a STEM-themed book giveaway on May 4. The borough’s biggest book-lender is partnering with energy advocates from Community Offshore Wind to donate 3,200 thousand STEM-related titles to young readers.

Spreading love, the Brooklyn way! Where to get free turkeys and Thanksgiving meals this year

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Nov. 21, 2023 By Jada Camille

Thanksgiving is just days away, but the holiday season is more difficult for some New Yorkers than others — and various Brooklyn elected officials and community organizations are teaming up to make sure no one goes hungry this season. Here are a list of community giveaways and free holiday dinners this week.