Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs shares meals and survival gear from noon to 3:00 pm at the Town Clock.

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The Antiwar group Food Not Bombs celebrates 45 years of sharing meals with the people
Saturday, May 24, 2025 High noon at the Duck Pond Stage in San Lorenzo Park
Featuring Clan Dyken, 77 Wonders, Lyrical I, Gina Rene, Dormroom Capybaras, Rio and The Soup and MC Food Not Bombs cofounder Keith McHenry
arts and craft displays - information booths - antiwar organizing - face painting - dancing - free food

We sure hope World War III won’t start, but all signs are that the conflict in the Middle East and the regime change war against Russia is about to increase disruptions in the global supply chain. Even if we avoid a global war there is also the possibility of earthquakes, wildfires or an economic depression.
Gas prices could skyrocket if the US and Israel escalate their attacks on Iran. Food may be difficult to access and prices may increase. Phone service and internet access might be interrupted by cyber warfare, by attacks on the electric grid or by the government to silence opposition to the war effort. The economy is likely to crater forcing many in Santa Cruz into dire poverty. Many more of our neighbors could find themselves homeless.
We will discuss plans to bring our community together during these difficult times. There will be presentations on the logistics of providing food and drinking water, organizing communication networks, offering emotional support and building a system to resist martial law or forced military service.

THE FOUNDING OF FOOD NOT BOMBS – May 24, 1980
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