Food
Have you been to Philly's happy hour farmer's market?
Meet Rachel Wilson, the woman bringing the farm to the dive.
Food
Tony told us how to help our restaurants. Are we listening now?
Let's talk about addiction in the kitchen
Mutual Aid
Did you know you can test your drugs anonymously?
The P.A. Groundhogs test kit comes via the mail
Volunteering
This farm sanctuary hosts coffee with cows
Better yet, you can volunteer with them.
Mutual Aid
The Philly August Volunteering Calendar
Every month I highlight volunteering opportunities with mutual aid groups.
This antifascist celebration focuses on pasta
It’s time for pastasciutta antifascista, a celebration that stems from the arrest of Benito Mussolini. As early as the 1920s, Mussolini launched an anti-pasta campaign to promote nationalism, encouraging Italians to eat homegrown rice rather than imported wheat. Although Italy produced its own wheat, it couldn’t keep
Food
Supper clubs are an exercise in community healing
Studies find that social eating encourages civic involvement, because people who engage in communal eating are happier and have stronger support networks.
Food
Immediate-need volunteering for folks who like to cook - also, veggie issues
Summer can be a tough time in mutual aid circles. Frequent volunteers go on vacation, or have family visits. I saw three immediate requests for volunteers that I want to highlight because these are organizations I have worked with and see the direct impact they have in their communities.
Food
Produce in Philadelphia costs more than it has in years
It's getting harder to find groceries across Philadelphia. And when you find them, they are increasing in price. I asked a scientist for thoughts.
Mutual Aid
The Philly July mutual aid volunteering calendar
Here are some volunteering opportunities with mutual aid groups. Since distros can shift and change, please RSVP with each individual group before you show up. I'm trying a new calendar format this month, so please let me know if you like this version, or the list better! Yes,
Mutual Aid
Want to fight hunger? Plant a garden right now
Philly's Food and Nutrition Security Task Force has recommendations, but you can take matters into your own hands
Mutual Aid
One thing you can do today: save a life with this free little tool
The P.A. Groundhogs have released a study to share how effective drug test strips can be, and why more of us should have them around.