‘Tis the Season for Giving: Local Donation Guide

Thu, Nov 22nd, 2018

The holidays always bring plenty of opportunities for neighbors to give back to one another. On Myrtle Avenue, local businesses and organizations are working to help connect those in need with those who want to give. Below is a comprehensive list of where to give or receive this holiday season on Myrtle:

FORT GREENE TOY DRIVES

Two local toy drives are collecting new, unwrapped toys for all ages, which will benefit local families. Toys are being accepted for both drives at the 5th Annual Fort Greene Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec 9 from 4-5:30 (click here for event details).

FORT GREENE SNAP

Bring new, unwrapped toys to the Fort Greene SNAP office during their regular business hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, at 324 Myrtle Ave (between Carlton & Washington Pk), until Dec 18. The office is also accepting donations of canned and non-perishable foods, as well as coats for all ages.

WALT WHITMAN HOUSES

Bring new, unwrapped toys to the Walt Whitman Resident Association’s office during their regular business hours: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, at 132 Carlton Ave, until Dec 18.


TOYS FOR THE LITTLEST ONES

Toys and books are being collected to support the efforts of Little Essentials, who works year-round to connect families living in poverty with children under the age of 5 with essentials. Donations can be made at The Owl and the Pussycat Salon (154 Vanderbilt Av, at Myrtle) and Corkscrew Brooklyn (489 Myrtle Av, btwn Hall & Ryerson). See flyer below for details on most-needed toys and types of toys not accepted.


BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

The Brooklyn Book Bodega
December 8 & 15, 10am – 1pm
Ingersoll Community Center, 177 Myrtle Ave (at Prince St)


CLOTHING, HOME GOODS, & TOYS

Green in BKLYN is collecting NEW articles of clothing, home goods, and toys for the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger (BSCAH) holiday donation drive. Donations can be brought to the shop at 432 Myrtle until December 21st. For more info on this campaign, click here.


COATS & CLOTHING

Coats and clothing donations are being accepted locally at Bishop Memorial Mission. For details, contact the church at 127 Emerson Pl (corner of Myrtle Ave) or (917) 648-3836.


Know of other donation sites?

Let us know and we’ll add it to the list. You can also find opportunities for where to donate your time by visiting our local volunteering guide.