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Where are we? Bed-Stuy !

Bed-Stuy Food Not Bombs shares food just outside of Von King/Tompkins Park (on the northwest corner, at Lafayette and The 123 Community Space is just south Marcy) on every Saturday afternoons at 3pm. But we can't do it without you! of Myrtle on Tompkins. Cooking starts at 12 pm and the share is at the SE cor- We cook Saturdays 12 - 3 at the 123 Com- munity Space. We’re also always looking ner of Marcy and Lafayette at 3 pm. Bed Stuy FNB for people who want to get involved in See you there! other ways. Read on to find out more!

Bed Stuy Food Not Bombs To join our listserv send an email at [email protected]. Or 123 Community Space if you just want to chat you can reach us at 123 Tompkins Avenue Brooklyn, NY [email protected]. 11206 Phone: ? Come chill with us E-mail: [email protected] Who Are We Why Food Not Bombs? sharing food with the community!  People who can work on educational flyers In our modern age of late capitalism and hyper- Anyway consumption emphasis is placed on economic activity,  Connections! to local restaurants, supermar- not satisfying the actual needs of people. As a result kets, community gardens, food coops we have tons of perfectly good food being thrown Things you can share: away every day by supermarkets simply because it is Bed Stuy Food Not Bombs is a fully autono- nearing the expiration date and that makes it unattrac-  Cooking oil, sugar, salt, spices, tea, coffee mous chapter of Food Not Bombs composed of tive to customers. While its exchange value as a prod- members of the Bed Stuy community working to  Staples such as: onions, garlic, beans, len- uct has gone down its use value as human sustenance improve our lives tils, rice, pasta, vegan/vegetarian canned is still high. Estimates are out there that 50% of the and those of our goods food in the entire US is wasted1. When there are so neighbors. We are many people out there who go hungry every day this is not affiliated with  Sponges, paper towels, toilet paper, trash a situation that must be rectified. We at Bed Stuy any political party. bags, plastic wrap, aluminum foil (for use at Food Not Bombs are working to end that disparity. By We come together the 123 Community Space) collecting donations from supermarkets and commu- out of a belief that nity supported agriculture, and sharing the food in a  Reusable & disposable bowls, plates, uten- there is enough public park free of charge, we work to even out distri- sils, napkins, plastic containers & plastic food for everyone if We have enough resources as a community to ensure that no bution of resources so that everyone’s basic needs can bags (for use at the table) it is distributed in a one goes hungry be met, regardless of personal income. more equitable  Cutting boards, Hot food serving pieces manner. 1.http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Financial-Industry/US- (pump pots, insulated storage containers, wastes-half-its-food coffee urn) Food Not Bombs is one of the fastest grow- ing revolutionary movements and is gaining How Can I Help?  Monetary donations (we can’t accept dona- momentum throughout the world. There are tions at the table for legal reasons but you hundreds of autonomous chapters sharing free  Come cook with us at 123 on Saturdays 12 - 3pm can donate at the 123 Space or on their vegetarian food with hungry people and pro- website at 123communityspace.org….or  Come to 123 benefit shows, as well as their other testing and . Food Not Bombs is just come to a benefit! programs and activities not a charity. This energetic grassroots move-  Equipment & appliances. ex: food proces- ment is active throughout the Americas,  Help pick up donations! Right now we have a sor, blender, folding tables, sewing ma- Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and strong need for vehicles to pick up food donations chine, fridge, icebox, cooler Australia. For over 25 years the movement that are too large to carry on foot/bike. We'll meet  Paint, glue gun, markers, spray paint, paper, has worked to end and has supported you and drive to a supermarket, pick up the dona- glitter, cloth, yarn, school supplies, etc actions to stop the globalization of the econ- tions, and then drive somewhere they can be omy, restrictions to the movements of people, stored. The most crucial times are Friday night  Connections to local groups and individuals and Saturday morning before Food Not Bombs. end exploitation and the destruction of the to work together on youth programs, fair These donations are what allows us to continue earth. housing and other community concerns