Honorees

Sylvia Brown

Hackensack
2026 Honoree

Focus Area:

Community Engagement

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About

Sylvia Brown, a Girl Scout, partnered with local leaders in Hackensack, NJ to establish “mini food “Little Free Pantries” on City property, helping create permanent access points for residents experiencing food insecurity. Based on the motto “give what you can, take what you need,” these accessible, 24/7 community drop-boxes are stocked with nonperishable food items and toiletries.