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Americans who are worried about bird flu and/or are struggling to afford eggs the next few months- find someone in your local community who has chickens.

It is winter right now, so most backyard hens won’t be laying, but come spring, they’ll be laying so many eggs a lot of chicken owners don’t even know what to do with them all. They’ll often sell you a whole carton for like, 2-3 dollars. a backyard flock owner might even give them away for free if they’re desperate.

frankly, if you start buying fresh eggs, you probably won’t want to ever go back. farm fresh eggs taste better, last longer (sometimes without even being refrigerated), and have tougher, denser shells. not to mention they’re beautiful considering they come in all different shapes, sizes and colors!

in general though, farmers markets are HUGE. the cororate meat and dairy industries are breeding grounds for disease right now, and grocery prices are skyrocketing. local farmers markets and community owned grocery stores can get you better prices on better food, from things like eggs to produce, meat, and dairy.

i see a lot of people talking about community but i think a lot of people still don’t know where to start….since food is a big one, i want to share some resources. its important to remember that we don’t need these corporations to survive. they need us. even if you don’t make a lot of income, there are ways you can support your community and get better deals than at corporate owned grocery stores.

Most states have a farmers market network/association, or you can find local markets through your state’s department of agriculture website. heres a list of resources by state on the farmers market coalition. some of these links might be broken or outdated, but just looking up the name should bring you to the right page.

here’s also a list of food pantries and grocery co-ops per state. keep in mind these might not encapsulate every resource available, they’re just jumping off points in case you aren’t sure where to start, since i know things are really overwhelming right now. but even just looking up “farmers market/food pantry” and your county or city will come up with plenty of results.

I know that not everyone can afford farmers markets, there are cases where they’re more expensive than regular grocery stores. it 100% depends on the situation. but most areas usually have at least one local food bank or community group where you can get some assistance if you’re struggling. start to get to know your neighbors, too. you know how older folks will say that back in the day, you could go ask the neighbors for a cup of sugar and they’d give it to you? That kind of basic community is exactly what we have to go back to in these next few years. That is what is gonna keep us alive.

something I don't think white ppl really understand is that when you have a poc character, that characters race is actually instrumental to their story. there are the obvious examples - Hazel levesque (hoo), katara and sokka (atla) are characters whose backstories wouldn't work if they weren't their specific races (black and native respectively) but you also have the characters whose personalities are informed by their race - miles morales is the personification of black boy soft masculinity, while devi vishvakumar has a specific type of brown girl insanity. if you are a white person you can't really ever claim them, because they are poc with specific experiences that you, a white person, will never really understand even when these are not explicit. relate to them, sure, but don't claim them. a great example of this is sid pakam from grand army - every person ive seen who say they don't like him or that he has a 'regular coming out story' has always been white. because, to quote tee noir, 'he's gay! children of colour from immigrant families, we won!" sids story is NOT your regular coming out story - it's about coming out as queer when you're the child of immigrants. this also affects his relationship with his family - his parents don't accept him partly because they're conservative but also because they're scared - this is another thing that puts their son in danger in a country that is constantly shitting on people with their skin colour. even his relationship with his sister is the specific desi sibling relationship. other great, but more subtle examples of this are luz noceda (the owl house) and charles rowland (dead boy detectives). luz is labeled as a "troubled kid" not just because she has ADHD, but also because she's afrolatina and thus recieves less sympathy than a white girl in the same position would. charles may be white passing, but he has piercings and a cricket bat and that Desi Boy swag that me and alot of other indian guys I know have. his death was an actual hate crime. we also see this in his relationship with his mom - yes he's worried about her because she's his mum, but it's also because they share the experience of being poc in the house of an abusive white man. his race is important, even if its rarely mentioned. you cannot write poc characters without giving them poc characteristics and backstories - otherwise, its just performative diversity

Fundraiser Spotlight--Verified Palestinian GoFundMe's! (#1)

This is a post sharing some of the fundraisers from el-shab-hussein and nabulsi's spreadsheet, or el-shab-hussein's masterlist of verified fundraisers. This post will be arranging the GoFundMe's that currently have the lowest funds to the highest funds.

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Donate to Evacuate from Gaza: A Father’s Plea to Avoid Loss Again, organized by Hamza ALABSSI

Hello, my name is Hamza Al-Absi, a 32-year-old from Gaza. I am … Hamza ALABSSI needs your support for Evacuate from Gaza: A Father’s Plea t

@/hamzaahmed21 / Hamza Alabassi / original post

€2,499 raised of €21,000 target = 11.8%

Row #226 on spreadsheet.

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Donate to Trapped Family in Gaza Appeals for Help to Survive, organised by Nimr Aburass

Please note that the conversion rate is 1 USD =10 SEK, 10$ = 100 SEK, … Nimr Aburass needs your support for Trapped Family in Gaza Appeals f

@/samerpal / Samer Abu Ras / original post

kr99,425 SEK raised of kr450,000 target = 22%

Row #196 on spreadsheet. (Please note that the conversion rate is 1 USD =10 SEK, 10$ = 100 SEK)

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Donate to A Father's Plea: Help Save My Family, organized by Omar yousef

My name is Youssef Helles, 42 years old. In 2019, I left Gaza in search of a better… Omar yousef needs your support for A Father's Plea: H

@/4-zien-yousef / Youssef Helles / original post

€8,352 raised of €23,000 target = 36.3%

Row #206 on spreadsheet.

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Donate to Help Sahar and Her Family to Evacuate Gaza, organized by Ahmed Shamia

My name is Sahar Shehab. I am 14 years old from Gaza . I ask you for urgent h… Ahmed Shamia needs your support for Help Sahar and Her Famil

@/fahedshehab-new, @/danashehab, @/monashehab, and more / Fahed Shehab / original post

€27,540 raised of €50,000 goal = 55%

On @/el-shab-hussein's list of direct contacts.

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Donate to Death chases my family in Gaza; help me save them, organized by Mahmoud Khalaf

People say: "Family always comes First," and to that, I say: "Amen!".… Mahmoud Khalaf needs your support for Death chases my family in Gaza;

@/mahmoudkhalafff and @/supportgaza (confirmed to be same accounts) / Mahmoud Khalaf / original post

€16,758 raised of €30,000 target = 55.8%

Row #151 on spreadsheet.

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Donate to Urgent: Help Evacuate My Family From Gaza War, organized by Amal Abushammala

My name is Amal Abu Shammala, I am a licensed Palestinian architect bas… Amal Abushammala needs your support for Urgent: Help Evacuate My Fa

@/amalisam96 / Amal Abu Shammala / original post

€55,638 raised of €60,000 target = 92.7

Row #24 on spreadsheet.

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Donate to Help Evacuate My Family from Gaza to Safety, organized by Bilal salah

Hi everyone, I am Bilal, 22 years old, from Gaza, Palestine. I am reaching… Bilal salah needs your support for Help Evacuate My Family f

@/bilal-salah0 / Salaah Bilaal / original post

€67,706 raised of €70,000 target = 96.7%

Row #132 on spreadsheet.

Rebuild with Me: A Journey from Destruction to Hope

🚨 Urgent Appeal 🚨

Opportunities in life are rare, and when destruction strikes, they can feel like they’ve vanished. But I believe that with strong willpower and support, we can create new opportunities even from the ashes. My name is Osama Basil, and I’m a web developer from Gaza. For nearly a year, I’ve been living through the horrors of war. My office, where I poured my heart into my work, was demolished, and with it, my livelihood, dreams, and ability to provide for my family were shattered.

Each day, life in Gaza becomes increasingly harsh. Destruction and devastation have woven themselves into the fabric of our daily existence, leaving deep scars on our community. The loss of so many friends, colleagues, neighbors, and loved ones weighs heavily on our hearts. Despite these overwhelming challenges, I refuse to give up.

The war took nearly everything from me—my job, my dreams of marriage, the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree, and my ability to support my family. Forced to flee to Rafah with my loved ones, we’ve spent months living in a tent, facing daily challenges to meet our basic needs and find some sense of stability amid the chaos. The lack of stability has made it difficult to maintain even the simplest routines, yet I refuse to let these hardships define me. Every day is a test of resilience, pushing me to adapt and find new ways to continue my work and provide for my family, no matter the obstacles.

🚀Campaign Goals:

I’ve set a goal of €15,000 to rebuild my office, restore my work, and continue my education. More importantly, it will allow me to support my family, who have been deeply affected by our current circumstances.

I’ve outlined how your donations will help achieve this goal. You can find all the details through the campaign link below.

👉Donation link: 🔗https://gofund.me/100da7db

Together, we can turn ashes into opportunities. Thank you for your compassion, your time, and your commitment to freedom and justice.

With deepest gratitude, Osama Basil

✅ This campaign ✅ 🔍 Verified by @gazagfmboost (on this list) 🔍 Vetted by: @90-ghost here 🔍 Vetted by association in this post

👇 "Delve into the depths – Reveal the whole truth."

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Donate to From Rubble to Success: Helping Osama Rebuild His Dream, organized by Osama Basil

Opportunities in life are rare, and when destruction strikes, they… Osama Basil needs your support for From Rubble to Success: Helping Osama

Sometimes the media says “there are no words” to describe or justify horrific attacks on hospitals. Other times, the media has countless words to describe and justify horrific attacks on hospitals.

This game is gonna kill me I think