July 17th! John Lewis Day Of Action

Happy Friday, Activists! 

We have a quick one today to tell you about two opportunities for you on July 17th, the day of the nationwide John Lewis Good Trouble Lives On actions.  Many of you already know about that.  And some were wondering what our group is doing that day.  Well, the details have finally been set and they are below! 

The purpose of this day of action is to honor the legacy of John Lewis and is a  national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them, through public protests and community events, that in America, the power lies with the people.  

You have two options for next Thursday - a protest rally and a community service opportunity:

1.  Come to City Hall for a protest rally from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  We'll be on the South apron of City Hall with speakers and signs.  

Sign up here.

2.  Prepare food boxes at Share food program from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.  Details are below.   

Sign up here

Details for Event at Share Food Program 

Share is Philadelphia's largest food distribution program.  It is is now "the leading hunger relief organization in our region, and one of the largest independent food banks in the nation."  

We will be limited to 20 volunteers for this event so please sign up only if you really plan to come.  We will also have a waiting list, so this is on a first come first served basis.  

Where:  3111 W. Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia.

When:  Thursday, July 17th, 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Sign up here

Share provides food to those in need, from seniors to the children in the National School Lunch Program and is a much-needed resource in the Philadelphia area.  

Sign up here The options for the tasks we will do may include: - Senior Food Box Program: assembly line packing boxes of nutritious food for local seniors that fall below 130% of the poverty line. These boxes are distributed toover 7,300 seniors each month across the region. - Warehouse Prep: Complete tasks to prepare the assembly line for upcoming food box packing shifts. - Housekeeping: any general cleaning, organizing, or assisting task that supports maintaining the warehouse.

Expectations: - The minimum age for warehouse volunteers is 13 years old. All volunteers under 17years old must have a chaperone. - Boxes will range from 2 to 35 pounds during the packing process. - Masks are optional on-site but can be provided upon request. - We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle with you.  There will be parking available in a lot and on the street but carpooling may be your best option. The location is 3111 W. Allegheny Ave.Once you sign up we will have some more information for you to meet the requirements for working around food.  Sign up here

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