Government Shutdown

The government shutdown has created real challenges for many in our city. At Oaks Church Brooklyn, we want to make sure no one faces this season alone. This page includes resources for those in need and ways for our community to respond with practical support. Whether you’re looking for help or hoping to help others, you’ll find next steps and trusted connections here.

Resources

Find Help: A national resource for finding free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

Free Formula Exchange: A national baby formula mutual aid network.

Find Food NYC: A map showing food pantries across New York City.

Food Help Line: Another digital tool for finding local food banks in Brooklyn

Food for Brooklyn: Pantry run by fellow Oaks attendee, Sara Merten

Too Good To Go: A free app that lets users buy unsold, surplus food from cafes, restaurants, food stores, and hotels at a steep discount.

City Harvest: A map by City Harvest showing locations throughout NYC that are currently distributing food, free of charge. Location sites include soup kitchens, food pantries, community fridges, et cetera.

One Love Community Fridges: A map showing the location of One Love Community Fridges, designed and filled by the organization at sites across the city.

Community Fridge Finder: A sometimes-accurate tool for finding local NYC community fridges

Mutual Aid Groups NYC: A tool for finding NYC-specific mutual aid groups

Give

We’re responding to congregant needs as they come in. If you would like to give to the Deacons’ Fund through PushPay, click below.

You can also give through Zelle, writing Deacons’ Fund in the memo.

If you are making donations to pantries in the area, here are some words of wisdom around giving during this time.

Volunteer

Amazing organizations are already helping our community. Join them in helping today!