Memphis Food Not Bombs

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New CashApp at $MemphisFNB

Give to your neighbors first, but if you’d like to support us, here’s a bit about who we are and what we do:

Food Not Bombs Memphis is a local group of autonomous volunteers who are dedicated to the global Food Not Bombs mission to abolish hunger while simultaneously demanding global peace.

With the help of our funds, we provide aid and assistance to individuals who lack access to essential resources like food and clothing.

To go beyond traditional methods, we have established new fridges in our existing network of community fridges. This ensures that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to free food 24/7.

Our funds have helped purchase materials we were not able to source for free to construct weather resistant shelters for said fridges.

By rescuing food that would have otherwise been wasted, we combat both poverty and food waste, bringing attention to these critical issues.

In addition, we strive to directly support our community by collecting discarded food and preparing nutritious vegan or vegetarian meals for our neighbors in need.

Our funds help to cover the cost of spices, serving materials and ingredients that we have not been able to source for free elsewhere.

During our community picnics, we also share literature that raises awareness about various pressing issues, such as the need for societal change including but not limited to: land back, harm reduction, police and prison abolition, ending homelessness, and abolishing exploitative systems of domination… such as the military industrial complex and its never ending cycle of warmongering. We do this as an act of calling for global ceasefire and end to all oppression and violence.

Furthermore, we extend our solidarity to protesters and striking workers by offering them sustenance as they fight for their rights.

Through these actions, our goal is to contribute to a more equitable and just society for all.

All in all, our “operating costs” are very low (wildly guesstimating that <$30 feeds 50+ people & most of that is generously provided by our volunteers), that’s to say, every bit of money we get goes a very long way toward creating the society of sharing and caring that the Food Not Bombs movement strives for.

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General Meeting this Sunday, open to the public, May 4th, 3-4pm, DM for address! 🖤 (email if we don’t respond quick enough here: MemphisFoodNotBombs @ gmail dot com [link in bio])

Picnic this Saturday at our usual location & time, Court Square Park from 1:30-3pm.

We are still seeking shelving, storage containers and general donations to support our mutual aid efforts.

Please, feel free to get involved, we are all about building community, getting to know our neighbors and making friends.

As always, we take in-kind, financial donations via our cashapp (reach out directly if you need a tax deductible receipt): $MemphisFNB

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Follow our sister orgs!!

901 Harm Reduction

Mid-South for Abolition

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Direct action and mutual aid are always the move.

Come get some free food and resources at our picnic every Saturday at Court Square Park from 1:30-3pm!

- All are welcome

- Delicious meal

- No id required

- No questions asked

As always, we will be joined by our dear comrades with Mid-South for Abolition & @901harmreduction

We are also very pleased to say that we are being regularly joined by @memphismidsouthdsa

We love building community & growing with neighbors and friends - come hang out and see what we mean when we say that food is a right, not a privilege!

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Picnic postponed till Sunday

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Picnic today! 1:30-3pm Court Square Park! Come get some free food and make friends!

We will be joined by our comrades @901harmreduction

Along with @memphismidsouthdsa

And as always, we will have abolitionist education and discussions with MidSouth For Abolition!

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“Your heart is a muscle the size of your fist, keep loving, keep fighting”

Thanks for the inspiration @redmondwafnb

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F^ck this algorhythm - come see us this Saturday, Court Square Park, we set up around 1:30pm and breakdown around 3/3:30pm - just show up if you want a hot meal or to get involved!

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Picnic this Saturday!

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Where are you, our dear comrades?

Are you feeling despair?

Come make friends this coming Saturday

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Come get a hot meal at court square park on Feb 15th between 1:30-3:30 pm.

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A picture really can be worth 1,000 words - photo & caption credit to @rocfnb

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Some people, people you know, are going through some serious shit right now. Check in on the people you love in this life.

#HousingIsAHumanRight #Housing #HousingNotHandcuffs #FoodNotBombs #FoodNotBombsMemphis #MemphisFoodNotBombs #901HarmReduction #MidsouthForAbolition #Memphis

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Decarceration (@carceral_abolition) on Threads

Memphis Food Not Bombs and 901 Harm Reduction came together to provide food, clothing, and essential resources to the Memphis homeless commu

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Picnic tomorrow - deets below!

Looking forward, our focus areas for 2025 seem to be:

1. Community Fridge Builds

2. Mid-South For Abolition Tabling

3. Mutual Aid Picnics

4. 901 Harm Reduction

1) Last year, we established a community fridge in Orange Mound, providing 24/7 access to free food, following the successful launch of our first fridge at the Memphis Church in Cordova in October 2023. We have plans in motion to expand to at least two more locations. We won’t stop until there’s a fridge on every street corner.

2) We’re also committed to educating our neighbors about abolition through collaboration with our sister organization, Mid-South For Abolition. We engage in purposeful conversations at our picnics and tabling events where we are grateful to have the privilege to be able to plant seeds.

3) To improve accessibility, we’ve adjusted our picnic schedule to the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month. Our picnics have become resource-rich events, distributing hygiene products, emergency contraception, and sleeping bags, reflecting the dire need for resources in our community. We continue our winter clothing drive, and we thank everyone for their support.

4) We welcome our new sister organization, @901HarmReduction, which is establishing Memphis's first official harm reduction group. This group addresses the disproportionate targeting of indigent communities by law enforcement, as well as the impact of mandatory sentencing laws and prosecutorial discretion that contribute to mass incarceration and the denial of dignity, respect, and autonomy for people who use drvgs.

🖤 Additionally, we place great emphasis on caring for one another, we aim to foster an environment where our band of misfits can feel some sense of solidarity and community in a industrial society that seeks to isolate us.

Despite the challenges posed by current political dynamics, we remain determined to living as if we are already free - want to see what that looks like?

Come down to Court Square Park this Saturday from 1:30-2:30 or whenever the food runs out. Join us at the same location & time any 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month!

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Never Use Alone

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We never know what each other are going through, but one thing is for certain - we are all struggling, in one way or another.

The suffering we each experience is what connects us the most.

Our society conditions us to isolate ourselves to the point where we don’t think anyone else could ever possibly understand the experiences we’ve had to endure. We are taught to believe that we must be some kind of moral failure for experiencing hardship in life. We end up internalizing fallacious and self-harming narratives such as “I must have been a bad person in a past life to deserve this.” But that’s just not reality. In truth, we are all struggling.

No one is certain why they are here, and anyone who tells you otherwise with confidence is not someone to be trusted because they are either lying to themselves or trying to sell you something; a product, an idea, or a lifestyle.

The truth is, our shared experiences of pain and resilience serve as a powerful reminder of our humanity. When we acknowledge our struggles, we create space for empathy and understanding, bridging the gaps that societal conditioning has built between us. It is in our vulnerability that we find a profound connection with others, allowing us to see that we are not alone in our suffering. This shared understanding can be a source of strength and solidarity, empowering us to lift one another up, rather than remain isolated in our pain.

Community care can take many different forms, but the number one takeaway from any and every single liberation movement on the planet should be: care for yourself so that you can care for others and check in often with those whom you love and care about in this life. Mutual aid emerges from this foundational principle, recognizing that we are stronger together. It emphasizes the importance of collective support and shared resources, fostering an environment where individuals can lean on one another in times of need.

In a world that promotes individualism and competition, mutual aid serves as a radical act of solidarity. It reminds us that we are interconnected and that our well-being is intrinsically tied to the well-being of those around us. When we engage in mutual aid, we break down the barriers of isolation and stigma, cultivating a sense of belonging and community. We learn to listen, to share, and to uplift one another, creating networks of support that can withstand the pressures of a challenging world.

Recognizing our shared suffering can inspire us to create communities that prioritize care, compassion, and connection. By leaning into our collective experiences, we can foster resilience not only within ourselves but also within our communities. It is through this dedication to mutual aid and community care that we can begin to heal the wounds of isolation and build a more just and equitable society for all.

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Check in often with the people you love and care about in this life.

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Our sister org @901harmreduction - it’s impossible to quantify the number of lives that have already been saved by 901HR, but please consider following, sharing and supporting their crucial work.

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Last image via @neverusealone_official

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A community member in Lepanto, Arkansas (50 minute drive from Memphis) has reached out to us wanting to host a community fridge/pantry. We will be helping with the build. We need a refrigerator. Anybody have a spare fridge they can donate? We can come to you and pick it up!