Mutual Aid

Mutual aid is an organizational model where voluntary, collaborative exchanges of resources and services for common benefit take place amongst community members to overcome social, economic, and political barriers to meeting common needs. This can include physical resources like food, clothing, or medicine, as well as services like breakfast programs or education.  (Wikipedia)

Library

Public Libraries

Save money with a library card! They have ebooks, audiobooks, magazine and newspaper subscriptions, movies you can check out, printing and sometimes craft supplies! Not to mention events you can attend and a place you can sit without buying anything. Support the library by using it, then donate what you saved to a good cause!

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Feeding America

Feeding America

Donate cash to your local food bank, or to FeedingAmerica.org, a national clearinghouse that redirects food from waste streams to local food banks, and supports local sites as needs shift.

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Reward Restaurants

Restaurants are one of the best places for individuals — especially minorities — to start a business in America. Shift your prepared food budget from national brands to local options, and actively promote your favorite places.

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Starbucks

Regift Starbucks

Teachers, daycare, even students get Starbucks gift cards as though it’s the national currency, especially at the end of the year. Regift cards to people living on the street. Even a small purchase provides WiFi, charging, and bathroom access for hours.

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food party

Feed People

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!

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church, charity, pride

Tithe for Change

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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