Event Details

  • What: CB5 Education and Youth Resource Fair
  • When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 — 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Where: Success Gardens, 461 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
  • Cost: Free. No registration required.
  • What's available: Free bookbags, books, and school supplies
  • Contact: Natasha Cherry-Perez — (347) 593-3723
  • Host: Community Board 5 Brooklyn, Education and Youth Services Committee

What to Know

Community Board 5 Brooklyn is hosting a free resource fair for East New York families this Saturday at Success Gardens on Williams Avenue. The event runs from noon to 3 PM and offers free bookbags, books, and school supplies for children heading into the new school year.

No registration is required. Families can walk in. The event is open to all residents in the CB5 area.

Success Gardens is located at 461 Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, between Livonia Avenue and Hegeman Avenue, one block from the New Lots Avenue subway station on the 3 train.

Why This Matters

Back-to-school costs add up fast. A single bookbag with basic supplies can cost $40 to $60 at retail. For families managing tight budgets, a free supply event at the start of summer means one less thing to worry about when September comes. The event also connects families with CB5's Education and Youth Services Committee, which covers school-related issues in East New York year-round.

If you go, bring your kids. Supplies are available while they last.

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