Backpacks and Blockbusters

Join us for free school supplies and movies!

With generous support from Citizens, we are thrilled to announce “Backpacks and Blockbusters,” a FREE movie series throughout New York City from August through October. Select movie nights will also include FREE backpacks and school supply giveaways organized by local garden groups.

• Friday, August 11: Essex Street Community Garden, 3030 Fulton St. Brooklyn (Cypress Hills); The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) + Back-to-School Drive
• Sunday, August 13: Westervelt Family and Community Garden, 143 Westervelt Ave. Staten Island (St. George); The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) + Free Backpack Giveaway
• Friday, August 25: Glover Street Community Garden, 1642 Castle Hill Ave. The Bronx, New York (Castle Hill); The Super Mario Bros. Movie + Free Backpack Giveaway 
• Saturday, August 26: El Barrio Community Garden, 415 East 117th St. Manhattan, New York (East Harlem); The Wiz + School Supply Distribution
• Saturday, September 2: McLeod’s Community Garden, 130 Liberty Ave. Brooklyn, New York (Brownsville); Black Panther: Wakanda Forever + Free Backpack Giveaway
• Friday, September 8: Aberdeen Community Garden, 91 Aberdeen St. Brooklyn, New York (Bushwick); Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
• Friday, October 13: Target Bronx Community Garden, 1025 Anderson Ave. The Bronx, New York (Highbridge); Friday the 13th