When Roman emperors ran out of ideas, they promised #BreadAndCircuses. Trump’s speech was full of circuses, including a lengthy celebration of the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team. But he’s *no* Roman emperor: He made a point of reminding the American people that his administration is providing a lot less #food to the #poor (having “lifted” 2.4 million people off #FoodStamps).
#Food that goes to a #FoodBank would have been thrown away as #FoodWaste otherwise. The #people who rely on them most are the #elderly. #FoodInsecutity has skyrocketed under #Trump, despite #BirthRates plummeting.
So the #lie that #poor people are draining food banks by having too many #kids, dripping with #classism and #antinatalism, is garbage.
@Toadlyturtle More on #Family
My friend @seelpah is also in need of care
They're constantly advocating for community members in need yet their own needs are unmet, they're also facing #FoodInsecutity and #housing insecurity
Let's practice community care and uplift and #boost these needs as most of their energy outside of working with vulnerable community members goes to advocating for #MutualAid of others
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For an extra dose of Holiday #Outreach, don't just donate to the food bank. Try carrying a couple of bags of food from your house on foot for a few blocks. Imagine what it's like to have to carry groceries like this on a regular basis. Many food bank clients don't have the luxury of a car (or even a ride) to go to the food bank to get their hampers. Taking a few moments in solidarity with the vulnerable and marginalized could change your whole perspective on generosity.
#Holidays #Christmas #FoodInsecutity #FoodBanks #Mission #ChurchOnTheMove
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