With winter approaching we're getting more requests for hand/toe warmers. I've been picking these up at Costco for $37/80 pairs, working out to a hair over $0.45/pair.

I'm hoping to find a bulk source for these in the hopes of getting the price down. I estimate that we'll probably go through about 1500-2000 pairs before winter is over; I'm looking for some place that can sell me that much and hopefully provide some kind of discount.

Anyone have any thoughts? I'm sure some of y'all are in cold places - what are you doing about hand warmers?

TLDR: What model of griddle-oven combo do you recommend and why? What model of commercial fridge/freezer do you recommend and why?

Hi folks, we've recently been connected with an opportunity to put $5,000 towards appliance improvements in the space we normally cook in. The old griddle and oven in the space is unreliable and we have no fridge to work with, only freezers. Hookups are for gas, and I believe the electric hookups that would accommodate a fridge are all 120V.

Thanks so much in advance for sharing your thoughts!

Asking folks from colder regions with real winter. Do your shares change when it's sub-zero? Ours definitely do. Less people giving the food, less people taking it. Though clothes, especially warm ones, are definitely being taken easier. We recently even had to make a post asking for help, because shares were made by 3 people at most and we're really constant with them

I live in SD and really want to get involved with Food Not Bombs. I know there are a few local chapters, but the social media pages are not active anymore. Does anyone know if the chapters are still running? Thank you!

Hi,
I'm in the Raleigh NC chapter of Food Not Bombs and someone we were helping with resources now lives in TN and wants to know if there are any chapters near there (Montgomery County, Clarksville area). The only one I could find in the Food Not Bombs map had a MySpace website and an email address that bounced back as it does not exist. Welp. Does anyone know of any current chapters in that area or other mutual aid organizations? Specifically looking for assistance with diapers and maybe grocery delivery.
Thanks!

It's starting to get chilly and we're looking to provide hot food to warm some bellies. I'm looking for budget-friendly advice on keeping pastas, soups, and stews warm for as long as possible.

Someone suggested starting a patreon for our local chapter and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with doing that? Advice or pitfalls we should look out for.

I am on Maine/NH border and to my knowledge there’s no local chapter. I do remember a kid from my high school being active in a chapter but the closest one I see now is in Keene which is 2 hrs from me. (High school was also over 20 years ago for me so I’m assuming things have aged along with myself haha). So, Is anyone about this? Seems like Portland would be the place? Back in the day, Portsmouth NH would def be an area where this could have grown, but alas times have changed. As stated before I live in NH border - I see a huge need for something like this in Strafford County NH. There are some mutual aid programs but never enough. My current background is community healthcare (nursing) - demographic around here is high needs, high barrier, lack of housing, resources can be scarce at times, substance use is high. Warming shelter in the area is lacking funding for this winter - not sure what will happen with that.

Anyways - just kind of gauging interest and throwing it out there on Reddit. Though my day to day is service oriented work I still feel like I want to do more, especially given the current state of our world. Feeling like it is more important than ever to invest in our community. Maybe I’ll get a hit. Maybe I won’t.

I’m a home baker in Cleveland who recently started baking large batches of treats to give out around the city. Last weekend, I made over 100 cookies and distributed them downtown, and I'd love to keep this going! Does anyone have tips on sustainable or affordable ingredient sourcing, maybe local stores that support community projects? Thanks for your help!

Id like to start a chapter in my small south Florida town. The closest chapters we have are Orlando and West Palm Beach (two hours away north and south). I want to start it, but I'm not sure where to begin. I also feel like I can't do it on my own. I'm a full time teacher and a full time student, so I'd need to find people interested in helping

German FNB, please respond! we're a forest defenders camp and we're running out of food!!

I'm thinking about making a bunch of sandwiches to bring. What would be a good cost effective, environmentally friendly way to wrap them?

Does your chapter share meat and/or animal products?

Does your chapter go shopping at grocery stores?

Does your chapter offer a tax ID number to stores so their donations can be written off?

I’m really struggling with the number of chapters that have chosen to disregard core Food Not Bombs principles.

So far the most common response to asking why is something along the lines of, “we need to feed as many people as possible any way we can.”

If we don’t have principles what are we really even doing?

Hi I'm going to a FnB later today to see how I can get involved, is there anything I need to know before I go? And is there anything I should bring?

Wondering how different chapters are handling masking up (respirators / n95s / kn95s) these days and why or why not?

I’ve had very little luck looking for a ride to the Greenville one and I was wondering if there is one in Anderson? It’s been a tough past 2 months and I’m just looking for non religious resources due to religious trauma from my past and just food insecurity help. If this is not allowed I’m sorry.

Hi! I am writing to ask if anybody has some suggestions some FnB related movies / interviews / clips.

The local chapter in my city is thinking of fundraiser ideas and we think a movie screening would be great, just have to get some ideas. The title of the movie would be great, a link to download / stream it from is awesome.

Edited the post to add our socials, if anyone wants to check it out: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/food.not.bombs.cluj?igsh=MzNlZDhjaTVuMzlm ( Romanian )

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/piata.autonoma.cluj/ ( Romanian )

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Hi comrades far and wide, we have just restarted the FNB chapter here in San Antonio tx!

Does anybody have any insight, tips and tricks for gathering resources to feed the community?

I’ve got a list of local grocers and small cafes and restaurants ready to go. Would love any and all comments, thank you in advance 🙏🏽 blessings

Just putting it out there for any interested people in the area, the Raleigh, NC, USA chapter of FNB is still going strong and could use more volunteers! We have a lot of different groups as well that aren't just food (we affectionately like to call it "FNB+") so even if cooking and distribution don't work for you I'm sure we have a spot!

Food status - All things purchased are vegan with no honey though we occasionally accept vegetarian donations like pastries.

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/FNBRaleigh

Some other projects (besides cooking and distribution) -

• Diaper delivery through partnership with The Diaper Train
• Clothes distribution
• Weekday distribution (Tuesday evenings, small scale)
• Holiday program in December
• Grocery delivery
• Social media posts (sharing FNB wide needs, community member needs, etc)
• And many others

Hi all, I have mysophobia and avoid any type of potluck or buffet style event. I only eat food that is prepared my myself, my husband, or if it someone I do not know - I make sure I know the kitchen is clean, they have washed their hands, they are healthy, and do not have pets in the space. I am sure FNB is a clean space but the idea of a bunch of people I know nothing about making my food absolutely terrifies me. I think about potential coughing, sneezing, breathing, and touching the food. I know this is an irrational fear I live with. Can anyone calm my brain with information on the space and cleanliness? Is the food made in a specific kitchen or in volunteers’ homes? Do they wear masks? Any information is helpful, thank you.

There is a listing and even a phone number for the Ypsilanti Food Not Bombs on the Food Not Bombs website, but I've called several times and tried to meet in person and nothing. How to I get in contact with, well preferably the Ypsilanti one since that's where I live, but either one them, or how would I go about starting 1 back up if they are actually inactive now?

Just moved to north eastern NC (near OBX) Was wondering if there is anyone doing anything I know there are some on the otherside of the state but on this end there isn't much of anything. I work at the local foodbank and they have a kitchen available for use so was hoping to link up with some folks.

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knew if the FNB branch in Salem Oregon is still active? I tried reaching out and went to the location posted on the FNB website and didn’t get a response or find the set up. Instead I’ve been commuting to Portland to learn the ropes. If there is still a branch in Salem are there any members in this community that I could speak to about doing more stuff locally?