Free Food and Vegetable Giveaway
318 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA 318 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States
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Explore upcoming events and get involved in building a healthier, more equitable Brooklyn with our community partners. From health fairs and educational workshops to cultural festivals and community forums, our partners host a wide range of events that bring residents together and support local well-being. Stay informed about what’s happening in neighborhoods like Bed-Stuy, Brownsville, East New York, and beyond. Whether you’re looking to connect with local organizations, access resources, or engage with your community, our Brooklyn events calendar has something for everyone.
Recent legislation—particularly HR1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—has significantly affected food equity across the United States. HR1 introduced deep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), tightened eligibility requirements, and increased administrative costs for states, making it harder for millions of families—especially in vulnerable and rural communities—to access affordable, nutritious food. These changes […]
Please join us for our 3nd annual Tastes of Carroll Gardens - since the pandemic! Stroll along this trendy, brownstone neighborhood south of Atlantic Ave.and experience sumptuous cuisine in this food and drink crawl, featuring culinary gems from around the world. Go to the online map at the link below to start planning your food […]
The 5K Walk/Run, the longest running fitness activity in East New York, is a community gathering, with serious runners and fitness groups, school track teams, and walkers of all abilities. Informational tables, music, face painting, double dutch demonstrations, a game truck, and fitness activities round out the day. Join in promoting a Culture of Health for […]
Medicaid coverage leads to better health outcomes: saving lives, lowering costs, making childbirth safer, reducing medical debt, and strengthening state economies. The program is a bedrock of state and local economies, supporting healthcare jobs and providing vital funding to hospitals—strengthening communities for everyone, even those not covered by Medicaid. Millions of people are expected to […]
Connecting Neighbors to each other and the resources for them to thrive *You must be affiliated with an organization/agency/elected office to table at the event. **Tables and chairs will not be provided. (NO EXEPTIONS)
Join us to raise a flag for mental health awareness, and celebrate a community without stigma. Featuring music, giveaways, activities and resource booths from Maimonides and local community organizations. There is no health without mental health!
The EPA is hosting a webinar for assistance agreement (grant) applicants and recipients. During the webinar, EPA staff will review key aspects of EPA’s grants processes and requirements, and you will have the opportunity to submit questions. You must register in advance for the webinar using the link provided below. Wednesday, October 22, 2025: 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET This webinar is intended […]
How do NYC community farms and gardens connect to well-being among Black youth, youth of Color, and mentors of Color who steward these spaces? The NYC Land-Based Healing Project has produced an intergenerational oral history series that reveals the vital role of urban land stewardship in protecting against the impacts of historic and persistent racism […]