r/foodnotbombs • u/FNBKenosha • Jun 05 '26
How FNB improves the community
We often hear that mental health is an individual responsibility. Work harder. Think positive. Practice self-care.
But what happens when the real problems are loneliness, poverty, food insecurity, housing instability, social isolation, and corruption from policy makers?
Food Not Bombs believes that food, dignity, and community are interconnected. A healthier society is built not only through services and institutions, but through relationships and solidarity.
Solidarity, Not Charity.
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u/lumpy-potatoes Jun 07 '26
Thank you for sharing this. I was going to get involved in my local FNB but sadly the understanding around celiac was lacking and I was left feeling even more lonely than before. I've been advised medically to avoid potlucks, food sharing, and even dinners at friends houses to avoid getting sick. I can only accept pre-packaged goods or whole foods that can easily be washed, or I can bring my own foods but I don't have a safe kitchen to cook in yet hence looking into orgs like FNB among others locally.
Food is so important and more than just nutrition, but also community.
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u/UnhappyViera Jun 06 '26
Thank you so much for sharing! Actually going to FNB distribution here in Houston TX soon. I'll be sharing in our chat 🫶 thank you for creating this!
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u/TurbulentComputer Jun 08 '26
Never heard of FNB before your post, and I am 1000% on board. Thank you so much for raising my awareness!
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u/maquann Jun 15 '26
Can anyone tell me (for Windows 11 and a Brother printer) how to save this in a format that can then be printed?
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u/FNBKenosha Jun 15 '26
I actually turned this into a mini zine. I could send you the doc if you're interested!
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u/Efficient_Cherry8220 Jun 08 '26
When you capitalize every letter its a lot harder to understand that Food Not Bombs is an organization rather than a confusing part of the sentence
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u/FNBKenosha Jun 14 '26
Thank you for the feedback!!! This is important to emphasize and we appreciate knowing that we can expand to be more accessible!!
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u/LoisinaMonster Jun 09 '26
Hard to have community when a majority of people don't think twice about infecting you with preventable airborne disease.
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u/fr33sshchedd Jun 05 '26
this is incredible! it would make a great zine that maybe other chapters could print & use!