Started in October 2020, Doin' Good in the 'Hood was started as an effort to collect needed items for a variety of groups that directly service people and animals affected by the Pandemic. We are a group of "neighbors" on Nextdoor.com who gather and distribute resources once or twice per month to those who need it most.
As the founder of the group, my idea was to research and communicate with charities, food banks and shelters to deliver specifically needed items. The need is then posted on the group page with details regarding contact free pickup. Pickups are done by private message with location and then deleted for donor privacy afterward.
So far, Doin' Good in the 'Hood has completed the following:
5 car loads of food to Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry
Carload of diapers and wipes to United Baptist Church in White Plains
1 carload of used blankets/towels, dog and cat food and toys to Yonkers Animal Shelter
1 carload of same to Paws Crossed
1 carload of same to Westchester County Animal Shelter
17 men's coats and boots to St. Bartholomew soup kitchen consumers
1 carload of toys to Greenburgh Health Center
65 "thank you" gifts to staff at Greenburgh Health Center
40 toiletry packs to Jan Peek House in Peekskill
The group has 250 members so far, but all of this was accomplished by a core group of about 25 consistent donors. I encourage anyone interested to join us and those who have already joined to donate! Please click on the group link at
https://nextdoor.com/g/kw8q88xwt/
A HUGE thank you to the regular donors who have accomplished so much in 5 short months.