Food insecurity is only going to get worse in America. Between rising grocery prices, crops lost due to climate change and deportation, and new, draconian SNAP requirements, people are going to be hungry.
Whether you are fortunate, or living close to the bone, you can help build resilience. Click for inspiration.
Rather than cancel services like Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps) outright, the regime has created even more daunting paperwork hurdles. With the shutdown ending SNAP payments Nov1, the same day new rules take effect, many who qualify won’t have help for paperwork, if they even know it’s due.
If you can navigate some area of beurocracy, offer your services to your community.
Bureaucracy Tutor Find Out How »
Buy some fun post-it notes, stationery, or even a printer, and start leaving inspiring messages all around town and anywhere you travel for people to find, like tiny, any-time protest signs.
That’s okay! Protesting is important because it builds our strength and encourages us. I love a big rally because I come away with renewed hope. If you can’t join us, we’ll have to find other ways to help you get looped in!
Click through for two dozen ways you can take action without showing up!
“I can’t protest” Find Out How »
Donate a copy of a book that inspires you to a friend, Little Free Library, or community center. Or leave one in a public place with a sticky note that says “borrow me, then pass me on!”
Donate an inspiring book Find Out How »
Get together with friends and brainstorm quick and easy resistance actions you could do (call a rep, set up a recurring donation, sign up for de-escalation training…) and make a bingo game of it. Click to find out how…
Resistance Bingo Find Out How »
Shift away from the capitalist mindset and build community by joining the local gifting economy!
Join a BuyNothing Group Find Out How »
Public libraries are one of our most important resources in fighting fascism and creating a healthy democracy. They don’t just have books, classes, computers and more — they’re also one of the only places people can spend time without spending money.
Get a library card, and find an event or check out an audiobook — libraries are amazing!
Public Libraries Find Out How »
Locate minority owned businesses in your area. Restaurants are a good start, but branch out. Create a list of interesting local places and then visit them. Leave reviews (google, facebook, yelp) when you find “local gems.”
Minority Business Find Out How »
