As government aid falters and SNAP benefits face cuts, Americans are turning to neighborhood mutual aid networks. People are organizing food drives and community care to fight hunger and restore dignity.
If we, as a society, redefine “wealth” as not how much you have - but, as how much you can give away, the wealthiest among us will be the ones who are the most charitable. Many cultures look at wealth this way, unfortunately, not ours.
I know folks are stepping up… I’m begging the general public to also be nutritious conscious. You can donate protein pasta (also gluten free!) or other items that contain fiber… if we focus on as much protein and fiber as possible hungry people will have proper nutrition ( milks from goats, cows in the vacuum cartons, protein cereals) let’s own MAHA.
Many around the world view Americans as Greedy ungrateful arrogant b.tards. 30% Americans are exactly that and of which are elected to public office as Republican. 70% Americans are good human beings who help each other - especially in need - and are honored and grateful to share their blessings with those struggling. Many of which are elected to public office. Vote Democrat.
Republicans view financial struggle as self-imposed and contagious. All bubbles break at some point.
Voters must never allow this rouge government to happen again. Vote as if your life depends upon it. This is not a drill.
Earlier this year, I turned my front porch into a free community exchange. When people inquire about it, you'd be surprised how many don't realize that you can just do that. You don't need someone else to give you permission or affliation with an organization to begin.
Yes, you can do this. If or when you need to scale up and want to begin collecting cash donations ask any large, local if you can talk to their “development director.” You need to find a nonprofit that can act as a “pass through” organization for you. This makes collecting cash donations legal and keeps it from being personal (taxable) income. Most development directors at large nonprofits, such as the United Way, a community foundation, a large museum, the food bank, or a health clinic, should be able to direct you to an organization that can act as your pass through. (A pass through can be any kind of nonprofit with the necessary accounting system.) This works for a one-time effort or as the beginning of something new. You might also learn that you can work with a program that you didn’t know existed and which needs help. Lean into your community’s existing network!
My daughter has a Little Free Library. We live within 2 blocks of 4 schools. Every year we buy school supplies, hats and gloves, little stuffed animals and books that are on clearance when they are really cheap. Before school this year I put together pencil boxes, I put in crayons, colored pencils, pencils, pencil sharpener, pencil erasures, and some pens. I tied a ribbon around them with a bow knot so they would stay together. They were a big hit. With the weather getting colder we put 3 or 4 hats and gloves in. Many kids look in it everyday they walk by. You never know what treasures you will find, maybe a book, stuffed animal that goes with the story and maybe even a few free meal coupons all tied up inside, or granola bars, or candy, you might even find a great book to read! We have so much fun giving!
Support your local food banks and be wise in what you give. A person can't cook without oil, butter, sugar. Proteins are very scarce when you're poor. Hygiene items are needed so you can continue to work and attend school.
Give things that are “shelf stable,” meaning they do not need to be refrigerated. Dehydrated milk comes in cans, bags, and boxes. Lentils cook the fastest of all beans, and instant rice is easy. Baby diapers are always needed. Homeless and domestic violence shelters will take sanitary supplies and Halloween candy and snacks.
Food banks can make our dollars stretch quite far - recommendation everyone set up even a small monthly donation to your local food bank, feeding America, or favorite mutual aid organization. I set up a $12 monthly donation to feeding America and if you’re employed - your employer may match your donation!
Last night I contributed to a food bank fundraiser at my grocery store. I mentioned how scary the current situation is and the clerk said he only knew a little about it. I explained and then said that I had been on SNAP. Unexpectedly, he revealed that his mom and siblings receive SNAP. He would not have told me if I hadn’t said I also received SNAP in the past. The stigma is huge. Believing that SNAP is only for “Other People” feeds the belief that it can be cut without consequences. If you have received SNAP or been to a food bank or accepted free groceries—ever—tell people. This crisis could be you. That is how stigma is broken. Mutual aid is only mutual when we acknowledge our own vulnerability. It makes us stronger, together.
Now you are officially in a war. A war for survival! This coming together as a community is what happens when a country is at war. You stop thinking only of yourself and your needs and try to alleviate the suffering of those not so well off. Once donnie little dick has been FIRED I hope this lesson learned in war-time remains with you. Kudo's to all of America helping the least of you. Mikey, JD, donnie little dick for all their religiosity don't have a godly bone in their body or they wouldn't be doing this to their citizens. They are all fakes! That goes for all the fake "god botherer" types of which many are rethuglicans.
Yes, we should help. Should we continue to let the current govt steal our tax $ that was meant for this? Should we continue to pay taxes or give it to food banks etc?
Each day we are faced with the disparity of the values between unmitigated greed and the concept of humanity. Personally, I prefer to believe that humanity will rise above those who seek only the gratification of acquisition, the crude ideology of who has the most toys wins. Simplistic as it may sound, it is the basic of do unto others. Grasping for more at the expense of others extends selfishness beyond description. Ultimately good will overcome evil. Do not think otherwise and give in to despair.
If we, as a society, redefine “wealth” as not how much you have - but, as how much you can give away, the wealthiest among us will be the ones who are the most charitable. Many cultures look at wealth this way, unfortunately, not ours.
👍It's Always up to WE THE PEOPLE!
I know folks are stepping up… I’m begging the general public to also be nutritious conscious. You can donate protein pasta (also gluten free!) or other items that contain fiber… if we focus on as much protein and fiber as possible hungry people will have proper nutrition ( milks from goats, cows in the vacuum cartons, protein cereals) let’s own MAHA.
Many around the world view Americans as Greedy ungrateful arrogant b.tards. 30% Americans are exactly that and of which are elected to public office as Republican. 70% Americans are good human beings who help each other - especially in need - and are honored and grateful to share their blessings with those struggling. Many of which are elected to public office. Vote Democrat.
Republicans view financial struggle as self-imposed and contagious. All bubbles break at some point.
Voters must never allow this rouge government to happen again. Vote as if your life depends upon it. This is not a drill.
Earlier this year, I turned my front porch into a free community exchange. When people inquire about it, you'd be surprised how many don't realize that you can just do that. You don't need someone else to give you permission or affliation with an organization to begin.
Yes!! Thank you for doing that!
Yes, you can do this. If or when you need to scale up and want to begin collecting cash donations ask any large, local if you can talk to their “development director.” You need to find a nonprofit that can act as a “pass through” organization for you. This makes collecting cash donations legal and keeps it from being personal (taxable) income. Most development directors at large nonprofits, such as the United Way, a community foundation, a large museum, the food bank, or a health clinic, should be able to direct you to an organization that can act as your pass through. (A pass through can be any kind of nonprofit with the necessary accounting system.) This works for a one-time effort or as the beginning of something new. You might also learn that you can work with a program that you didn’t know existed and which needs help. Lean into your community’s existing network!
My daughter has a Little Free Library. We live within 2 blocks of 4 schools. Every year we buy school supplies, hats and gloves, little stuffed animals and books that are on clearance when they are really cheap. Before school this year I put together pencil boxes, I put in crayons, colored pencils, pencils, pencil sharpener, pencil erasures, and some pens. I tied a ribbon around them with a bow knot so they would stay together. They were a big hit. With the weather getting colder we put 3 or 4 hats and gloves in. Many kids look in it everyday they walk by. You never know what treasures you will find, maybe a book, stuffed animal that goes with the story and maybe even a few free meal coupons all tied up inside, or granola bars, or candy, you might even find a great book to read! We have so much fun giving!
Support your local food banks and be wise in what you give. A person can't cook without oil, butter, sugar. Proteins are very scarce when you're poor. Hygiene items are needed so you can continue to work and attend school.
Give things that are “shelf stable,” meaning they do not need to be refrigerated. Dehydrated milk comes in cans, bags, and boxes. Lentils cook the fastest of all beans, and instant rice is easy. Baby diapers are always needed. Homeless and domestic violence shelters will take sanitary supplies and Halloween candy and snacks.
Food banks can make our dollars stretch quite far - recommendation everyone set up even a small monthly donation to your local food bank, feeding America, or favorite mutual aid organization. I set up a $12 monthly donation to feeding America and if you’re employed - your employer may match your donation!
Here in Uruguay, chuches ask for non-perishables such as rice, flour, and pasta, to distribute amongst the poor.
Last night I contributed to a food bank fundraiser at my grocery store. I mentioned how scary the current situation is and the clerk said he only knew a little about it. I explained and then said that I had been on SNAP. Unexpectedly, he revealed that his mom and siblings receive SNAP. He would not have told me if I hadn’t said I also received SNAP in the past. The stigma is huge. Believing that SNAP is only for “Other People” feeds the belief that it can be cut without consequences. If you have received SNAP or been to a food bank or accepted free groceries—ever—tell people. This crisis could be you. That is how stigma is broken. Mutual aid is only mutual when we acknowledge our own vulnerability. It makes us stronger, together.
Now you are officially in a war. A war for survival! This coming together as a community is what happens when a country is at war. You stop thinking only of yourself and your needs and try to alleviate the suffering of those not so well off. Once donnie little dick has been FIRED I hope this lesson learned in war-time remains with you. Kudo's to all of America helping the least of you. Mikey, JD, donnie little dick for all their religiosity don't have a godly bone in their body or they wouldn't be doing this to their citizens. They are all fakes! That goes for all the fake "god botherer" types of which many are rethuglicans.
Yes, we should help. Should we continue to let the current govt steal our tax $ that was meant for this? Should we continue to pay taxes or give it to food banks etc?
Do both. Taxes keep roads paved. Food banks help in unexpected emergencies.
Each day we are faced with the disparity of the values between unmitigated greed and the concept of humanity. Personally, I prefer to believe that humanity will rise above those who seek only the gratification of acquisition, the crude ideology of who has the most toys wins. Simplistic as it may sound, it is the basic of do unto others. Grasping for more at the expense of others extends selfishness beyond description. Ultimately good will overcome evil. Do not think otherwise and give in to despair.
I recommend everyone read this guy’s work: https://substack.com/@awritersvoice/note/p-177945061?r=6sp3l4&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action political poetry at its finest.
IF you have subscribers in the Chicago-area, please have them help Manny's Deli. If they need help? Manny's Deli is there for them. Manny's wants to make sure NO ONE goes hungry. https://www.gofundme.com/f/mannys-deli-snap-fundraiser?attribution_id=sl:5501eda5-6f34-40d3-bd5c-4da43bb61d90&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
Our Democratic district book club is reading Spade’s book, the only modern reference on mutual aid. Much appreciated!