Love our Neighbors

There are lots of ways to help families in need within the PS 295 school community! Throughout the year, we provide food, clothing, books, and support services to any family in our school, thanks to your generous donations.

Questions? Reach out to our parent coordinator, Evelyn Marrero.

Want to volunteer? Reach out to the Family Teacher Association to get involved in organizing and distributing donations.

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Food Pantry

You can donate non-perishable, microwaveable food items to help stock our school pantry during morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up every day.

You can also order items for delivery from services such as Target, Whole Foods, Amazon, and Instacart to this address (PS 295 attn: Evelyn Marrero, 330 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215). We need your help to provide nourishing and consistent food options for families in need from our school community!

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School Closet

We need Halloween costumes and winter clothing (coats, jackets, sweaters, hoodies, sweatpants, leggings, teeshirts, socks, underwear, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves) to help fill our school closet. Please make sure items are new or gently used, and clean. All kids sizes are welcome for a variety of body sizes. You can donate during morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up every day. Clothes will be distributed at our annual "Share the Warmth" events in December and January.

You can also order items for delivery from services such as Target, Old Navy, or Amazon to this address (PS 295 attn: Evelyn Marrero, 330 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215). We need your help to provide inclusive and confidence-boosting clothing options for families in need from our school community!

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Book Drive

During our annual Scholastic Book Fair (November 13—15, 2024), every student is given the opportunity to select free books to take home and enjoy. We need donations of new or gently used books across a diverse and inclusive range of topics and reading levels (3-K to Grade 5) to supplement our existing free book library. You can donate during morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up every day.

You can also order items for delivery from services such as Target, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble to this address (PS 295 attn: Evelyn Marrero, 330 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215). We need your help to provide the gift of reading for families in need from our school community!

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More Ways to Give

Want to donate hospitality (coffee, pastries, water bottles, ice, snacks) for an upcoming school event? Have a corporate connection that can provide donated goods and supplies to our school? Have an idea for grant opportunities that you can help apply for? Want to help organize our donation spaces in the school? Please contact your Family Teacher Association to find out how you can tangibly bring your time, talent, and treasure to PS 295!

You can also make a sustaining financial donation to your Family Teacher Association as we raise critical funds for programming for all students. Thanks for your support! Donate Now »

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