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Food Not Bombs volunteers are really busy. We are organizing a World Gathering in Tampa, plan to provide food to those protesting at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions while seeking to improve our skills and knowledge so we can be as effective as possible in our daily organizing. We hare witnessing a huge increase in hunger and poverty as the political and economic system continue to collapse. Instead of seeking lasting solutions to these crisis leaders continue to wage war while our environment is under increase threats from the very institutions responsible for causing so much suffering.
We invite you to participate in these three projects. The Food Not Bombs World Gathering in Tampa, Florida on August 20 - 26, 2012, The Elect To End Hunger and Poverty Tour and The Food Not Bombs Free Skool in Taos, New Mexico. If you are not able to help organize these projects maybe you can donate some of the items we list here. We are also in urgent need for funds and maybe you can make a finical contribution or organize a benefit concert or other event.
Thanks so much for your support.
Keith McHenry
cofounder of the Food Not Bombs Movement
1-800-884-1136
keith@foodnotbombs.net
We know many of you are struggling to make your bills but if you can please contribute to today
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/dollar_for_peace.html
The World is Closer to a Food Crisis Than Most People Realize
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/07/26-5
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1. THE FOOD NOT BOMBS WORLD GATHERING - Tampa, Florida August 20 - 26, 2012
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/gatherings.html
Please send on the word to those coming to Tampa this summer!
World Gathering Less Than A Month Away!
That's right: August 20th, the first day of the Food Not Bombs World Gathering is just around the corner!
We're hard at work in Tampa planning all entertainment, education, and other events that will be taking places during that week in the Tampa Bay area. Above all, though, we are working on gathering the materials and supplies necessary to make this event successful. We are building the capacity to not only share food with the Tampa community throughout the week of the Gathering, but the protestors that will be showing up for the Republican National Convention next week.
So here is what we need most:
Food:
Dry and canned food, particularly beans, rice, potatos, pasta, canned veggies.
Water
Cooking supplies:
Cooking oil, dish washing soap, hard plastic and disposable dishes, silverware, serving utensils, large pots and pans, tables, chairs
and closer to the event:
fresh fruit and veggies, and lumber and other building materials for a stage and other structures we'll be working on for World Gathering events.
And finally, here's a schedule of some of the siginificant events for the Food Not Bombs Gathering – all events are free!
Daily at Voice of Freedom Park, 2101 W. Main St, Tampa:
Warm-ups & exercises 9 am
Brunch 10 am
Dinner & General Assembly 7 pm
Monday, August 20th: Workshops throughout the day including "How to start a Free Skool" and "How to Start a Food Not Bombs Chapter"
Kick-off event with food, music, puppet shows, and kick-ball at Voice of Freedom Park, 5 pm.
Tuesday, August 21st: Workshops on conflict resolution, survival tactics, and knot tying, various locations.
Wednesday, August 22nd:: Workshops on protest theater, clown bloq, medicinal plants, permaculture, gardening, canning, and preserving, various locations. Also a late night scavenger hunt!
Thursday, August 23rd: Workshops on parade puppets, copwatch, and DIY bike repair.
Friday, August 24th: Workshops on DIY solar energy, I.W.W organizing and a special assembly: "What is the Future of Food Not Bombs?"
Saturday, August 25th: Free all-ages show at Market on 7th in Ybor, featuring David Rovics, Vermin Supreme, and more!
Space will be available at Voice of Freedom Camp during the event for campers and other options may become available as the event gets closer. Please contact tampafnb@gmail.com if you want to help with supplies for the event or want to help put together an event for the World Gathering.
PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TODAY!
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/dollar_for_peace.html
THE FOOD NOT BOMBS WORLD GATHERING - Tampa, Florida August 20 - 26, 2012
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/gatherings.html
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2. THE ELECT TO END HUNGER AND POVERTY TOUR - Schedule a presentation today while we still have open dates.
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/speaker.html
"I saw you speak at York U in toronto! you are an inspiration!"
Amanda - York University Toronto, Canada
"Keith, People can't stop talking about your presentation here at ASU!"
Melissa - Appalachian State University
Food Not Bombs, more than a meal, we are a movement with a message.
Join the campaign to end hunger and poverty. Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry will share the story, principles and current activities of the movement including the participation by volunteers in the occupations. Keith will also invite the audience to participate with their local activist groups. This is a great way to inspire participation in your local social justice community.
Most people would elect to end hunger and poverty but many of the people running for office have another agenda, cutting social services while transferring our tax dollars to wealthy military contractors and their corporate friends. While elected officials cut social services like unemployment insurance, food stamps, education, health care and other basic necessities they are also passing laws against the poor and their supporters. Food Not Bombs volunteers are facing arrest in cities all over the United States as one in two Americans are struggling to survive. Food prices are increasing as crops fail because of the climate crisis. Many are reporting that hunger will be on the increase leading to civil unrest and violent police repression. You can make a difference by bring the Elect To End Hunger and Poverty Tour to you community. Contact us at menu@foodnotbombs.net for details on how you can bring Keith to your community.
THE ELECT TO END HUNGER AND POVERTY TOUR
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/speaker.html
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3. THE FOOD NOT BOMBS FREE SKOOL - Taos, New Mexico USA
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/free_skool.html
The Food Not Bombs Free Skool invites you to share and seek knowledge in the areas of social change, economic justice, peace, generosity, diversity, responsibility and a sustainable future.
Free classes include these topics:
• Analysis of current events and social issues
• Community organizing
• Nonviolence
• Organizing cultural events in support of social change
• Creating a sustainable future for communities and the environment
Come to Taos to learn how to be the most effective you can be at organizing for social change, cultivating organic food and building a sustainable future. The Food Not Bombs Free Skool need financial support to finish our well project and buy a truck load of sand to mix into the garden.
You can contact the Food Not Bombs Free Skool by calling 1-800-884-1136 or emailing us at menu@foodnotbombs.net
MAYBE YOU HAVE SOME OF THESE ITEMS TO DONATE TO THE FREE SKOOL
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/free_skool_wishlist.html
PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TODAY!
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/dollar_for_peace.html
THE FOOD NOT BOMBS FREE SKOOL - Taos, New Mexico USA
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/free_skool.html
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