March 17,
2026
April 12,
2026

2PM - 4PM
Meeting at Flatbush Food Co-op, 1415 Cortelyou Rd.
Join us and Big Reuse for an event where volunteers will be guided in removing trash, aerating the soil, and adding a blend of compost & mulch to street tree beds along Cortelyou.
All supplies will be provided. Please dress comfortably for the weather and working with compost. Don't forget to bring a water bottle and stay hydrated!
Please bring a friend and share this with your neighbors and in the community!
Stay tuned for the RSVP link!
Thank you to Big Reuse and sponsor District 40 CM Rita Joseph for making this event possible.
April 18,
2026

9AM - 3PM
Did you know donating one pint of blood can save up to three lives in our city?
Donate at Flatbush Food Co-op for New York Blood Center!
Register to donate here.
April 26,
2026

10AM - 2PM
Drop off your unwanted or broken electronics at Flatbush Food Co-op for environmentally safe disposal- plus recycle textiles and papers!
Learn about local sustainability efforts from E 4th St Community Garden, South Midwood Pollinators, and Big Reuse!
Accepting working and non-working:
Computers, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, peripherals, cables, TVs (all types and sizes), VCR & DVD players, audio/visual equipment, video games, and cell phones!
Recycling services provided by the Lower East Side Ecology Center.
E-waste questions? Check out the FAQ.
