Continue to check this page for the latest volunteer needs across Brooklyn and follow @DoGoodBklyn on Twitter for immediate needs:

• ReStore Red Hook is holding a benefit for businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. Volunteer this Saturday, 12/15/12 11-4pm to help prepare for the event. Location: Kidd Studios, 133 Imlay Street.  More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/413333132065658/

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:

• Volunteer with Occupy Sandy. Occupy Sandy is collecting donations and transporting volunteers to areas in greatest need. Sign Up to volunteer Here. Contact: OccupySandy@interoccupy.net @InterOcc

• Sign up to volunteer with New York Cares. New York Cares lists up-to-date volunteer and donations opportunities. Sign up to volunteer here: bit.ly/QgfP4c

• Stay up-to-day on volunteer and donations opportunities though the Met Council. Visit: http://bit.ly/Qiz3X0

• Volunteer with Beth Eloheim http://relief.fundingcommunity.com/cbe/jobs/list

• Volunteer in Local Shelters: Contact shelters directly for volunteer needs. Find your local emergency shelter location here: http://gis.nyc.gov/oem/he/index.html.

• The Asian Community United Society is providing help with FEMA forms and disaster assistance. Contact Warren@ACUS-NY.org for more info.

• Volunteer with the The Red Hook Initiative. For more information call, (347) 770-1528 or email redhookrecovers@gmail.com

• Volunteer with City Harvest: City Harvest is collecting donations and seeking volunteers. For more information visit: http://www.cityharvest.org/ or email: volunteerservices@cityharvest.org Phone: 646.412.0712.

• Volunteer with UJA Federation of New York. http://www.ujafedny.org/hurricane-sandy-volunteer-opportunities/

Donate:

• Donate to Shorefront Jewish Community Council in Brighton Beach: Shorefront JCC is in need of food and water donations. KOSHER MEALS only, please Location: 128 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn. Contact: 718-743-0575 or Rivka at 347-759-3838.

• Friends of Firefighters: Friends of Firefighters is collecting donations for FDNY members and their families who were affected by the storm. Location: 5306 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Contact:  info@friendsoffirefighters.org Phone: 718-643-0980

• Reaching Out Community Services is seeking food donations Monday through Saturday 1-4pm. Location: 7708 New Utrecht Ave Brooklyn. Contact: Call 917-509-9055 or 718-373-4567 http://rcsprograms.org/site/

• Donate to Food First-Family Project: The Food First-Family Project is in need of non-refrigerated, non-perishable food and water. Location: 1469 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn Contact: 718-624-1950 or 609-957-2301

• The Red Hook Initiative is seeking donations NO CLOTHES! at 767 Hicks Street (at West 9th) If less than a car full, please take donations of nonperishable items directly to warehouse located at 83 14th St, Brooklyn 11215 (between 2nd and 3rd Ave) If more than a car full, call warehouse FIRST 347-699-6676 or email redhookrecovers@gmail.com

• Donate to CAMBA: CAMBA's food pantry is responding to the needs of Brooklynites affected by Sandy. Location: 1720 Church Avenue, 2nd Floor or 885 Flatbush Avenue, Room 202. Contact: 718-282-3082

   

Donation Drop-Off Sites:

• Our Lady of Miracles
  757 East 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
  Pick-up: Wed 9-5
  Drop-off: Mon 9-5

• Catholic Charities Community Center at Riverdale Osbourne Towers
  440 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
  Pick-up: Mon-Wed, Fri 9-5
  Drop-off: Mon-Wed, Fri 9-5

• Our Lady of Angels
  Location: 336 73rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
  Pick-up: Mon-Wed, Fri 9-5
  Drop-off: Mon-Wed, Fri 9-5

• The Shrine Church of Our Lady of Solace
  2866 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224
  Drop off and pick up Mondays only 9am-5pm

• St. John’s Church
  75 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
  Pick-up: Sun-Sat 9-5
  Drop-off: Mon, Tue, Wed 9-5

Helpful Resources:

• Donate Storm Supplies: Donate extra food, water, and batteries to local shelters and food banks. Search here to find a food bank near you.

• Use the Aid Matrix Network to make a donation to a non-profit organization. bit.ly/T1BXgY

• FEMA Donation Drop-Off Site. Location: MCU Stadium Parking Lot, Surf Ace & West 17th St
  7am-6pm Contact: FEMA hotline: 800-621-3362

• Use Need Mapper to locate or request a volunteer need: http://www.needmapper.com/

• Use this spreadsheet to locate donation sites and volunteer opportunities in Brooklyn: http://bit.ly/TD8XZ5

• Food Distribution Sites: West 25th Street and Surf Avenue: 1pm-5pm and Coffey Park at Richards Street: 1pm-5pm

• NYC Service has a list of volunteer opportunities and organizations accepting donations: www.nycservice.org

• The Human Service Council has compiled a list of resources for Nonprofits: http://bit.ly/UdPzlW

• Use this spreadsheet to locate and post volunteer opportunities. bitly.com/UdPzlW