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. Add in a fertilizer shortage and we face tough times ahead. Start building mutual aid now!
Worried about reports of spreading food-borne illness? Reading you should avoid raw vegetables and fruits? Here’s a hack: while we’ve dismantled the tools to track the actual source, one thing we know is a nationwide outbreak doesn’t trace to one local farm. Buy local!
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If you are a member of a religious organization call the office and ask how to get involved with the program feeding and housing people in your area. Volunteer or donate to that committee or group.
If your religious organization isn’t helping struggling people divert your usual contributions to a group that is. Tell them why.
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Costco has re-asserted its commitment to DEI and fair pay repeatedly over the years. It beat the Trump administration over tariffs, too. If bulk buys are too much for your family or space, consider a mini co-op or donate spare units to a food bank.
Food banks can stretch your dollar further by buying what they really need at wholesale. If the holiday season feels busy don’t grab a few sale cans to throw in a box — donate that money to the food bank directly. If you’re able, make it recurring.
Food Banks need Cash Find Out How »
Invite friends over for a night of anyone-can-do it art and snacks. Provide everything yourself, or have folks bring something for the charcuterie tray, a bottle of wine, and a couple of old magazines to cut up. Express yourself, make your next protest sign, or laugh and build community.
Collage and Charcuterie Find Out How »
