In times such as these, in the richest country in the world, with a reported 17 trillion dollars in tariff money rolling in, who ever thought we’d have to worry about…FOOD?! The current administration, in refusing to fund SNAP benefits, is inhuman and amoral. Over 1.1 million people in Massachusetts depend on these monthly benefits and are now left without the resources to provide for their families as even Food Banks are stretched to their limits.
Please join us as we gather to increase awareness of food insecurity within our community. Even before the disruption of SNAP benefits, Salem has had members who fall between the cracks and often go hungry. NOW is the time to gather in community, to recognize and support those within our community, who lack the most basic of needs: Food. We will have music, speakers, and join hands for a moment of silence and solidarity. We welcome you to join us. To quote Project Bread: “Hunger is not a choice. But inaction is.”
Wish List for Food/Clothing Drive:
We will be collecting food & clothing during the rally. See a list of requested items at the bottom of our Calendar page at: www.salemscall@yahoo.com/calendar. Proceeds will benefit the Salem Pantry & the Salem Survival Program (a group of volunteers providing food, clothes, and sundries to the homeless and low income individuals in Salem.)
This a local Indivisible event!
A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
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