Start one. It's extremely do-able with just a few friends, seriously, and it's a great way to develop revolutionary consciousness among the people who do it. I've noticed people on this site being dismissive of FNB, and calling it "charity," which I think is a bit myopic. Participating in food not bombs inevitably radicalizes people, in part because you'll almost certainly get hassled by cops when you attempt to serve food to people. It also helps you and your friends develop very useful, practical skills - sourcing food, cooking as a group, feeding large groups of people, having conversations with strangers, dealing with the pigs, etc. It's a great way to do strike support as well - the chapter I was involved with would show up to picket lines with big pots of soup and fresh bread, and we were always very well-received and appreciated. There's some deep human magic about sharing a meal with people that breaks down artificial divisions, and allows for deeper connections and the kind of interactions that build real solidarity.
Along with everything you already said, the difference between charity and mutual aid is that literally anyone can come eat FnB food, including the cooks.
You can just start doing one. I don't think there's any official network or anything. If you give out free vegan food and call yourself Food not Bombs then it's a chapter
I've heard good things about Food Not Bombs although personally there aren't any chapters near me so idk specifics
Start one. It's extremely do-able with just a few friends, seriously, and it's a great way to develop revolutionary consciousness among the people who do it. I've noticed people on this site being dismissive of FNB, and calling it "charity," which I think is a bit myopic. Participating in food not bombs inevitably radicalizes people, in part because you'll almost certainly get hassled by cops when you attempt to serve food to people. It also helps you and your friends develop very useful, practical skills - sourcing food, cooking as a group, feeding large groups of people, having conversations with strangers, dealing with the pigs, etc. It's a great way to do strike support as well - the chapter I was involved with would show up to picket lines with big pots of soup and fresh bread, and we were always very well-received and appreciated. There's some deep human magic about sharing a meal with people that breaks down artificial divisions, and allows for deeper connections and the kind of interactions that build real solidarity.
Along with everything you already said, the difference between charity and mutual aid is that literally anyone can come eat FnB food, including the cooks.
You can just start doing one. I don't think there's any official network or anything. If you give out free vegan food and call yourself Food not Bombs then it's a chapter