DAY 15

DAY 15

GIVE IT UP FOR DAY 15

Stealing to survive: More Americans are shoplifting food as aid runs out during the pandemic

"With Americans being advised to brace for a difficult winter amid skyrocketing coronavirus infection rates and the economic recovery nearly stalled, the near-term outlook is grim. More than 20 million Americans are on some form of unemployment assistance, and 12 million will run out of benefits the day after Christmas unless new relief materializes. Though lawmakers have made progress this week on a $908 billion bill, details are still being worked out, congressional aides said. ....... Meanwhile, an estimated 54 million Americans will struggle with hunger this year, a 45 percent increase from 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With food aid programs like SNAP and WIC being reduced, and other federal assistance on the brink of expiration, food banks and pantries are being inundated, reporting hours-long waits and lines that stretch into the thousands."

This is…just so fucking inhumane.

If you or anyone you know struggles with food insecurity, the following resources may be of some help:

Dial 2-1-1 on any phone, and you can connect with resources for food banks and pantries in your local area.

Food Not Bombs has chapters around the world that regularly serve hot vegan and vegetarian meals to anyone who wants to eat. Check their map for local chapters to you!

Chilis on Wheels is a similar collective, albeit with a smaller reach. They deliver hot meals and supplies to locals in need

A local resource to me (Montgomery County, MD) is Manna Food Center.

FoodPantries.org: search by state.

Please feel free to reblog with any other resources y’all know of!

I

FEEL

ATTACKED-

When you’re in a fandom that was meant for little kids.

Since that one anon mentioned it I made some flag emojis, free to use

Spare Nuggies for Andy, please?