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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 3d

Hello Omaha! The weekly OAA Street Kitchen is moving to a new location. Starting Sunday November 2nd, Kitchen and distro will be at Walnut Hill Park by 38th and Hamilton every Sunday from 2-3. Tomorrow will be a little celebration, and we hope to see some of y'all there!

Black sign with words "FREE FOOD" on it next to a road.

Tables with supplies next to a propane stove, all under a black tarp with words "OAA STREET KITCHEN" on it

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 7d

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 7d

If you have any extra time, or supplies, reach out to us!
As always, any extra funds are also greatly appreciated
Venmo- @OmahaAutonomous
Cashapp- $OmahaAutonomous
Patreon- www.patreon.com/omahaautonomousaction

creating community well-being through mutual aid!

www.patreon.com

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 7d

We want to remind folks that what we do doesn't have to be unique. Help make your neighbors a meal, pass off some supplies, cash, or just chat with those in your community and learn how we can all support each other.

Hoping everyone is staying safe and warm!

Apples, granola bars, fruit snacks, and rice krispie treats on a table

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 7d

and hygiene supplies.

Every week we see more new faces, and as assistance programs continue to be cut and prices go up, we don't expect that to change anytime soon.

We know the small area of town we’re able to work in isn’t the only place where people are struggling.

Gatorade, bottled water, and Ziploc bags of dog food

Bananas, granola bars, fruit snacks, and chips on a table

Wipes, toothpaste, Plan B pills, and condoms on a table

Mini muffins and granola bars on a table

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 7d

It's finally fall! It's been about a month since our last distro update, and we wanted to share what we've been up to! As always, we’ve had a busy few weeks. We had a delicious veggie stew with corn bread, pizza, chicken and rice bowls, pumpkin curry soup and tacos! As well as plenty of snacks

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 7d

First of all we want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who's donated their time, supplies, or funds in the last week. It's greatly appreciated and we're on track to continue our normal request schedule! Without our community we wouldn't be able to do what we do.

Pizza box with child's artwork that says "pizza, this is for you"

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 12d

If you've got the means, and it seems like a project you'd like to support, you can join our Patreon or send us a donation on Venmo or Cashapp. We know times are hard for everyone and only getting harder so anything you can spare is deeply appreciated.

Our Patreon, Venmo and Cashapp, links in bio

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 12d

At this rate, we can't afford to keep requests going.

The attached pics give you an idea what a typical request week looks like.

this week's requests sorted for their recipients and mostly loaded into the back of a car. Several requests, tents and cat supplies, don't fit in the trunk and are instead sitting on the ground.

this week's requests laid out in a driveway

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 12d

Three years ago, we were able to buy requests every week, and get 3 needs and 3 wants for folks. Today, we've had to scale back to a limit of two items per person every other week. Even with that change, our last several request shops have each been more than our monthly Patreon payout.

a hand written shopping list of typical requests (camping, cleaning, and hygiene supplies, clothes, and various other items) mostly crossed out.

collage of receipts from Walmart, Thriftworld, Scheels, and Ace Hardware

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 12d

They're not just choosing from (appreciated and very helpful) donations, but instead telling us exactly what they need and getting it.

Unfortunately, because both the number of people requesting things and prices have gone up, it's becoming financially untenable to maintain.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 12d

Hi, we need your help.

One of the things that sets OAA apart from many other mutual aid projects is our request process. It's something that we believe in very strongly, as it gives some of our most disenfranchised neighbors agency and autonomy.

Laundry detergent, toilet paper, a shoe box, pillows and other goods with the caption "WE NEED YOUR HELP"

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you to Urban Abbey for partnering with us on this! Drop off donations at Urban Abbey before November 16.

Help us support our unhoused neighbors!

Hell us full cold weather kits! Bring donations if the following items before Nov. 16th.

mittens/gloves
Wool socks
Hats
Emergency mylar blankets
Hot Hands packs
Emergen-C
Electrolytes
Cough drops
Chap stick
Snacks

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 22

Thank you to everyone who makes our Sunday Kitchens possible!

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 22

Our unhoused neighbors really need the support of all in the community, now more than ever. Show up for your unhoused neighbors, whether that be providing a meal, supplies, cash, or just a chat. Mutual aid is a great way to build community and provide tangible assistance to those who need it.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 22

We got to share a Greek pasta salad, pizza, grilled hot dogs and some delicious Khichdi with our neighbors, as well as an array of snacks and drinks. Thanks to generous donations we had canned goods, hygiene products, and period packs to distribute, in addition to our usual request fulfillments.

A bunch of Little Caesars pizzas on a table

Salad with feta cheese and chicken on the side

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 22

The temperatures have been more bearable the last few weeks, but with the increase in sweeps and pressure from police, demand is as high as ever.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 14

Please be kind to your neighbors, look out for each other, and stay safe. 🖤

🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 14

As a result, our neighbors lose valuable possessions. Tents, sleeping bags, clothing and hygiene supplies need constant replacing.

People deserve to feel safe and secure where they're staying, and not at constant risk of upheaval.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 14

Although we work hard to get people the basic supplies they need to make life a little easier, conditions are getting worse for folks. Police and business owners alike continue to harass our neighbors, forcing people to constantly relocate.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 14

Also, shout out to the people who brought us extra food and supplies at Street Kitchen. Small and travel size toiletries are a great resource that’s always much appreciated and welcome year-round. If you'd like to help out, just send us a message!

Chicken salad sandwich, chips and an orange drink

A jug of lemonade being poured into a cup

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 14

35 shampoos / conditioners
30 lotions
6 deodorants
50 soaps
20 toothbrushes
11 toothpastes
4 flosses
2 packs of wipes
2 boxes q tips (500 count)
20 tampons
100 pads
10 hand/ face collagen masks
8 razors

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 14

Huge thank you to the people and orgs that helped us out with our July hygiene supply drive, especially Urban Abbey for running a supply drive for us! This is what we collected from the drive:

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 14

We ended July with a hotdog grill-out, turkey sandwiches, homemade meatloaf and plenty of snacks and veg from folks' gardens. In August, we had enchilada casserole, a ton of salad, chicken salad sandwiches, and pizza.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · Sep 14

We’ve been busy at Street Kitchen this summer! Here's a lil recap of the last couple months:

July was HOT. In addition to our usual supplies at kitchen, a few members went around the community to distribute water and electrolytes to folks who needed it.

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