hater-of-terfs:hater-of-terfs:Last week, the free pantry outside the Birmingham Free Store was smash
hater-of-terfs:hater-of-terfs:Last week, the free pantry outside the Birmingham Free Store was smashed and all of its contents destroyed. We don’t want to say it was the cops, but everyone’s pretty sure it was the cops - they had been spotted eyeing the store and taking pictures multiple times leading up to this, likely pissed off by the banner we had put up in support of George Floyd + all of the anti-cop and openly anarchist literature we distributeWithin 24 hours we had received a new, even bigger pantry and more donations than we knew what to do with so we could stock it back up. We’re showing them that we’re not intimidated and we’re not going anywhere. We have the community on our sideIf you want to support queer-affirming mutual aid and reproductive justice in a historically poor and Black neighborhood in Alabama, donate to the Free Store!!! We’re on both patreon and venmo at @bhamfreestore - the patreon covers supplies and running costs, and the venmo is a virtual tip jar that compensates the volunteers who keep it runningUpdate: The Free Store has recently lost the support of some major donors that were helping to keep the store running. Without that consistent support, it’ll be increasingly difficult to provide life-saving COVID safety resources (and more) to the over 300 people who depend on them. That’s why they need help from all you wonderful allies and accomplices across the worldHere’s a few things you can do:Subscribe to the Free Store’s patreon to provide stable, recurring support that can be relied on for continued operationMake a one-time monetary donation to their venmo (@bhamfreestore) or cashapp ($bhamfreestore)Donate hygiene supplies, household items, seed packets, communist propaganda, or whatever else they can give away in bulk. If you live in Birmingham, bring it to 2030 Bessemer Rd during operating hours (see their social media for more info). If you don’t, you can now mail donations to P.O. Box 110429, Birmingham, AL, 35211-0429Help get them connected to big donors, sponsors, grants, suppliers, distros, and co-conspirators - especially those that align with their values. Something like an anarchist mask-sewing or sanitizer-brewing collective that’s willing to give us a discount in solidarity would be kickass. Other, less kickass connections would also be very appreciated. Email [email protected] if you have any info that might helpLocal Bham/Alabama businesses, organizations, nonprofits - let’s collab. There are several ways you might be able to help, such as allowing the Free Store to put up a donation box in your building which they will come by to empty every week (or as often as needed). Again, email [email protected] if you’re interested in supportingSpread the word!The Free Store has been such an awesome development for Bham and I’d love to see it continue to provide for the community and grow. Please signal boost this post! -- source link