2026 Juneteenth Open Closet
Friday, June 19th 2026 @ Weeksville Village Center Brooklyn
The Brooklyn WATE Open Closet is one of our favorite community moments of the year — where clothing, compassion, dignity, and community all come together in one space. In partnership with the Weeksville Heritage Center and Black-Owned Brooklyn’s Juneteenth Food Festival, we invite community members to stop by and “shop” our FREE clothing distribution filled with men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, hygiene products, and goodies for the kids.
What started as a simple idea rooted in community care has grown into a beautiful tradition centered around access, respect, and showing up for one another. Now entering our third year as part of this incredible Juneteenth celebration, we are excited to continue creating a welcoming space where everyone can leave feeling supported, seen, and celebrated.
While you’re with us, take time to enjoy the Juneteenth Food Festival itself — filled with amazing food, music, culture, and incredible vendors that truly reflect the spirit, creativity, and flavor of Brooklyn community.
Bring your reusable bags, your good energy, and come experience the love with us.
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2023 Fall Open Closet
Distributing Gentle Used & Brand New Items
We are finally ready to distribute the goodies we collected this year. We are super excited to be in partnership with the Brooklyn Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Restoration Plaza, Lyfestyle Salon, The Community Cloud, Destiny Helpers Outreach Inc. and our very own DJ Kaedawg with whom have all dedicated their time, resources, and their man power to help us pull this all together. So join us and bring a friend to our Fall Open Closet, Saturday, December 9th from 10am-2:30pm at
Restoration Plaza,
1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY
HYGIENE HAUL
Don't forget, we are asking for your support in helping us to provide new hygienic items and toiletries for both men and women. This is an essential part of self care and maintaining a healthy life style. Our Fall Open Closet is nearly here, so any time is a great time to contribute.
Help Us, Help Others.
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You can donate five dollars and we'll get those items purchased in time for the event OR you can click the button below and purchase items through our Amazon list. We are grateful for any and all donations.