The Freedom From Religion Foundation, which is a co-sponsor of “No Kings” events, is passing on an urgent call for a “No Kings Alliance National Days of Action” in response to the looming crisis of 42 million working families set to lose food assistance via SNAP on Nov. 1.
The No Kings Alliance has successfully and peacefully mobilized people power to declare with one voice: America has No Kings. Now, the No Kings Alliance seeks an urgent, nationwide action in response to the government shutdown. Public officials, including among them Christian nationalists, are refusing to protect critical health care and nutrition programs.
Here are three ways the No Kings Alliance suggests taking immediate action to support your community:
- Donate to your local food bank. Support a local food bank or mutual aid network with a financial gift to help feed families directly impacted by the shutdown.
- Collect and distribute to your local community shelter. Donate food, clothing, menstrual products and other essential supplies to existing local food banks or shelters. Check with local organizations first to see what they need most.
- Host a give-back drive in your community. Visit NoKings.org to learn more and start a food/supply drive.
In anticipation of increased need next month, FFRF has already moved up the schedule part of our usual end-of-year donation to our local Feeding America (Second Harvest Foodbank) charity.
Over 7 million people showed up on Oct. 18 to defend democracy. Please join FFRF and the No Kings Alliance on Saturday, Nov. 1, to support our communities and protect democracy.
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