CULINARY ACCESS & RELIEF EVENTS

Culinary Access & Relief Events (CARE) is our food distribution program that feeds local community members with free, culturally respectful, filling, and nutritious food.

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UNLIKE TRADITIONAL FOOD PANTRIES, CARE IS GROUNDED IN YOUTH LEADERSHIP, MUTUAL AID, AND CULTURAL DIGNITY.

For many Brooklyn residents, CARE is one of the few resources that does not require documentation (such as citizenship) or extensive intake forms, eliminating stigma and barriers to access. For our fellows, CARE is an opportunity to lead. Each young person trains in culinary arts and food justice while building professional and emotional skills through real community service.

OUR MISSION

CARE ADDRESSES FOOD INSECURITY WHILE EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH.

Each year, we deepen the impact of CARE, our food access and youth employment program launched during the pandemic. Fellows, staff, and volunteers prepare and distribute culturally relevant groceries and hot meals to 300+ Brooklyn families weekly. Through building community, we have learned that recipients of our groceries and meals are:

66%

EARN LESS THAN $30,000

Per year as a household

71%

WOMEN

Most of whom are mothers or caregivers

44%

SENIORS

Are over the age of 65

GOT QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANSWERS!

Can you accommodate large groups for volunteering?

Yes! We would love to host your group for a day of impact. We can accommodate groups of up to 12 people at each CARE event.

What time does the volunteer shift start and end?

We begin our food distribution setup at 9:30am and end at 1:00pm, after our team of volunteers enjoys a lunch prepared by our fellows.

Where does the food distribution take place?

We distribute food from the back parking lot of our building, located in Bedstuy, Brooklyn, at 630 Flushing Avenue. The nearest trains are the J, M, and G.

What will I be responsible for during a volunteer shift?

You'll move and organize boxes of food, hand groceries directly to neighbors, and help create a warm, welcoming environment. After your shift, you are invited to enjoy a family-style meal prepared by our talented young chefs.

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