COMMUNITY KITCHEN 11.01.2025
Event Name: Labor of Love Community Kitchen
Event Date: November 1, 2025
Event Location: 198 Rogers Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
EVENT OVERVIEW
Purpose:
The goal of this event was to serve the students of the learning lab that hosted us. We were prepared to share a meal with their families and the neighboring community. Ultimately intending to feed about 20-25 people.
Event Summary:
Due to a Tiktok that went viral by chance, over 75K people heard about what we were doing. People donated, volunteered, and came to eat. We were able to serve dozens of families and individuals. Our goal was to feed anyone who may need a meal despite their circumstances, and we did it.
Audience Served:
We served over 20 low-income and middle class families in the Crown Heights area.
KEY OUTCOMES
Total Attendees: 78
Volunteers Engaged: 16
Volunteer Hours Contributed: 6 Hours x 16 Volunteers = 96 Total Hours
Direct Services Provided:
• 90 meals/plates served
• 62 individuals supported
• Free clothing was given away
Community Engagement Highlights:
Uncommon Charter Schools Partnership Formed
Created life long connections
Meaningful conversations about community, and collective care
IMPACT METRICS
Program Outputs:
• Meals/Plates Served: 90
• Supplies Distributed:
20 Lbs of clothes
(3) Hygiene kits worth $30 each
Financial Snapshot:
• Donations Raised: $1800
• In-Kind Donations Received:
30 lbs of chicken leg quarters
48 lbs of rice
72 cupcakes
100 packaged desserts
18 lbs of applesauce
16 lbs of elbows pasta noodles
12 lbs of shrimp
5 lbs of salmon steaks
• Cost to Host Event: $800
IMPACT STORIES
Guest Reflection:
“I was just gathering my cans and bottles to get some change.” - Hygiene kit recipient
Volunteer Reflection:
Volunteers expressed interest in helping at all future events. This event gave them a sense of purpose.
Notable Moments:
Attendees did not want to leave. The space we created as a community offered guests a place to connect, and breathe while leaving the troubles of the world at the door.
ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
How This Event Advances Our Mission:
Our entire mission is based on doing for each other what the economy and government does not permit. We cannot wait on EBT benefits, instead we came together to feed ourselves.
Partners & Collaborators:
Basimah’s Hands Tutoring Co.
Borough Community Action Network
Long-Term Impact:
This event introduced us to our community and informed people about what we do. We’ve also connected with people in need which gives us a reason to keep going.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Social Media Engagement:
• Views: 110K
• Shares: 3,500
• Comments: 2,000
• New Followers: 1,400
LESSONS LEARNED
What Worked Well:
• Many people showed up
• The food options were exciting
• The giveaways truly helped people
Areas for Improvement:
• Better time management
• Clearer roles for volunteers
• Better Check-In Process
Feedback from the Community:
N/A
NEXT STEPS
Upcoming Events:
• Community Kitchen 11/15/2025
• Community Care Fair 11/23/2025
CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: laboroflovekitchen.org
Email: contact@laboroflovekitchen.org
Instagram: @laboroflove_kitchen
