Anyone have some crafty evenings free? Winter is my favorite time for projects ❤️ this might feel too small to matter, not as important as heat, or cheesy, but for the people who choose to take one I promise it means so much.

The temps are dropping and many people in Minneapolis are prevented from accessing stable food and shelter. Please make a donation to @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social (recurring one is best!) to help connect people with the resources they need.

Anyone local have extra YA books? They seem to go fastest at the @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social, and reading is harm reduction

Coats, hand warmers, waterproof gloves, ski masks, emergency blankets (annoying as blankets but ideal taped inside the walls of a tent reflecting the heat back in), dollars for other heat-related items! We can use it all!

a zine can be anything

It's very cold, especially overnight! If you find yourself with any extra fall or winter clothes or blankets, please consider bringing them to any of our drop-off locations! ❤️

To support Boneshaker's big move, follow their link for financial donations and also divert any donations intended for us and bring them to any of our other drop spots! ❤️ Arbeiter Brewing ❤️ b Resale ❤️ Duck Duck Coffee ❤️ Modist Brewing

None of us can do everything but each of us can do SOMETHING.

Two new FTP resources that were shared this evening: 1. Friends of the Library 101 - www.librariesforthepeople.org/resources#fo... - created by FTP volunteers and designed by FTP steering committee member @kruttika.bsky.social - learn about from Friends of the Library groups are and do.

We're on now... us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Hi friends! I’m going to be deactivating for a while starting this weekend, so I’ll encourage twin cities friends to grab any info about the local rapid response network training. Some registration flyers in this 🧵 We have over 2200 responders signed up over the last 8 months. Join us!

The Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center does such good work across so many types of people, moms and families and unhoused relatives, they are always there to support! Help them out with clothes if you can!

The rumors are true: Boneshaker is headed to a new location! We need your help to dig up our bones and move on over to 26th and Lyndale. We're hoping to raise $15,000 total, $6k of that by 10/17. Learn more at bit.ly/boneshakermove and thank you for helping Boneshaker thrive!

And this temp drop won't stop: the low tomorrow night is supposed to be 37°... the low was 71° just last week. If you are in the Twin Cities & have extra blankets and cold weather clothing, consider donating to @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social - our unhoused neighbors could probably use warm things!

I once again don't have evidence, but I feel very good about calling donations like this a positive addition to our regular harm reduction supplies!!!

Whoever donated a bunch of Goosebumps books: they are a HIT!!! They are really cheering people up, thank you!!

This is about 2 pop-ups worth of supplies, our Wednesday crew finds people and brings them drink, snacks, and sandwiches, usually paired with a harm reduction group for safer use supplies. Our Sunday crew sets up at the same spot that people know they can find- many ways to keep people safe & loved!

The Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center does such good work across so many types of people, moms and families and unhoused relatives, they are always there to support! Help them out with clothes if you can!

MIWRC is in need of clothing contributions!! We are looking for adult sized items of any gender. Items can be dropped off at MIWRC (2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis) between 9 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday. Please be sure items are clean & in dignified condition. Thank you!

This is about 2 pop-ups worth of supplies, our Wednesday crew finds people and brings them drink, snacks, and sandwiches, usually paired with a harm reduction group for safer use supplies. Our Sunday crew sets up at the same spot that people know they can find- many ways to keep people safe & loved!

Prepping for a hot week at @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social This full carload cost about $350, just for the drinks and snacks. You can donate at SupplyDepotMpls.com

We are no longer in a state of direct and emergent needs, if you want to donate anything we normally use we can accept it at Arbeiter Brewing, b. Resale, Boneshaker Books, Duck Duck Coffee, and Modist Brewing!

Consider what you may be able to get ready for cooler weather while we're working with these warmer temps a bit longer & buying some time in that regard. Familiarize yourself with these drop locations & whether they're close to work/home/extracurriculars. Look into the stuff normally needed.

We are no longer in a state of direct and emergent needs, if you want to donate anything we normally use we can accept it at Arbeiter Brewing, b. Resale, Boneshaker Books, Duck Duck Coffee, and Modist Brewing!

If you're in the Twin Cities and not sure where/how to start, here are a few ideas. This is all focused on ACTING: going places and doing things - volunteer with @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social in distributing supplies to unhoused people

Perpetually relevant - ESPECIALLY: ask the residents what they want and need, and don't promise things you can't do!

Please support Jason Garcia, who remains in the surgical ICU 2.5 weeks after being admitted to the hospital with severe perforated appendicitis. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ja...

Done 🫡 (This is for @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social — join me and Willy in donating!!!)

Hey Friends, this week in Minneapolis there were two shootings at homeless encampments, making it even harder for our neighbors. Sanctuary Supply Depot is raising money to help bring a little more comfort and care. If you have a few dollars to spare (they're only trying for $300!), info below:

Organizing with @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social is a highlight of my life. This week alone, we gave out over 100 tents for distro in Minneapolis alone. But we wanted to make sure St. Paul wasn’t forgotten this week, so we partnered with some St. Paul distro people to get tents and supplies there too

NENOOKAASI V. FREY update The City is trying to get the case thrown out via a motion for summary judgment. This is the final hurdle: if we win this argument, we go to trial. Related docs found here linktr.ee/campnenookaasi

The drop off locations: Arbeiter Brewing b Resale Boneshaker Books Duck Duck Coffee Modist Brewing ❤️

I'm in for $50. Match me, y'all

As people are scattering, hiding, and camping in new spots every night, they are losing contact with social services including the housing lists almost everyone is (and has been) on a wait-list for. We're also using $$ for phone cards so people can continue to access their basic needs.

We have our big weekly event tomorrow where people come get showers, hot food, groceries, harm reduction, clothes, camping supplies, and consult with resource navigators - who can help get some extra snacks for people who have been too traumatized this week?

Just dropped off some shoes, shirts, ibuprofen and acetaminophen. All the cool kids are engaged in mutual aid. ♥️ You're invited!

CANMN www.instagram.com/communityaid...

@commkitchenmpls.bsky.social is pretty great, depending on the size of your group. Habitat for Humanity is good but not radical.

Here's some: bsky.app/profile/twin...

They make pretty good coffee too

FDR & MLK thought so. Which is why both included the right to housing in their Economic Bill of Rights

Latest needs: female clothes (size S-L), men’s pants and underwear (size M-XL), and electrolytes

Housing is a human right ❤️

#MNTech, you and I both know you have way too many T-shirts. Come donate to support our neighbors today!

@supplydepotmpls.bsky.social needs you right now, follow them for lists of what they need & other ways to support

Duck Duck Coffee will be doing a directed donation drive today - please bring t shirts, underwear, ibuprofen/acetaminophen, shorts, drinks, and especially SHOES during business hours today!

I'm glad to be friends with the kind of people who will tell me they'll be a little late for our video game night because they are dropping off a donation. Everybody doing what they can, when they can is how we get it done.

It’s a good day to donate to @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social. I just donated $25 if anyone wants to match me

Broken hearted. Worried for our neighbors. Exhausted. Spent half the day coordinating donations for @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social , and the other half helping an unhoused neighbor navigate the court system.