In an effort to support those impacted by food insecurity, houselessness, job loss, and more, free stores have been erected throughout North Brooklyn. The guerrilla-style pop-ups, which began as a mutual aid initiative in October, are maintained by community volunteers and provide necessities including food, clothes, games, household toiletries, and more items, all donated by neighbors, free of charge.
The North Brooklyn Free Store initiative was founded by Myles Smutney, in conjunction with North Brooklyn…