*January 21, 2003 (In attendance: Natalie, Danielle, Ben) *Ben suggested starting an extra serving day (possibly on Sundays) since there have been so many Saturday volunteers. Natalie suggested keeping materials at the cooking space so that when there are too many cooks people can work on other projects such as posters and banners. *Nick donated silverware. Natalie donated recipe cards and box. *Monday January 27th @ 5 p.m. we will meet at the 2817 North Fratney basement space for pizza and cleaning. Everyone should bring their own cleaning supplies and money for food. *Danielle and Nick made wonderful posters advertising FNB: when we serve/cook, and who and what we're all about. Thanks guys. *Several talks are comming up: February 13th @ 7 p.m. in the UWM Student Union Room E240 ALF spokesperson Robin Webb will be speaking. March 30th @ 5 p.m. in the UWM Student Union Dr. Greger, an M.D. dedicated to informing the public on issues related to veganism and nutrition, will be speaking. Visit his website at www.veganmd.org *Several groups of related interests will be meeting soon: Alliance for Animals will be having a meeting for new members next Thursday @ 7p.m. at Brewed Awakenings coffee shop on Brady St. Students for Corporate Responsibility will be meeting in the UWM Union Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m. Punke Animal Sanctuary in Edgar, WI desperately needs volunteers and funds. Danielle and Nick volunteer there the 2nd and last Saturdays of every month. Contact them at 265-5705 for more info. |
* January 7, 2003 (In attendance: Ayton, Ben, Natalie, Nick, Danielle, Alyssa, Cecilly) * Ayton plans a benefit show for February 7th 7 p.m. at 2932 North Fredrick attick space. Bands to play: Modern Machines, TBA. If you are interested in playing this show, call Ayton at 962-0474. * Donations Needed: We need lunch trays, reusable plates, and silverware (especially spoons), vegan/vegetarian cookbooks. * Should we make a move towards having only vegetarian/vegan food available at St. John's on Saturdays, or should the regular bag lunch program continue to serve as well? *Monday January 27th @ 5p.m. we will meet at the 2817 North Fratney basement space for pizza and cleaning. Please bring your own personal sponge, bucket, and soap/cleaning agent. We also need a mop, rags, and boxes (for transport of materials). * Informational fliers on all issues pertinant to FNB still need to be made. (suggestions include: hunger, poverty, homelesness, in Milwaukee & U.S., W-2 and other welfare related issues, military spending & current military opperations, nutrition and sustainability as re: vegan cuisine for FNB, racial discrimination, prison issues, and anything else you can think of). Fliers can be mailed to the address above. * Some members of FNB will be attending the Anti-War March in D.C. January 18th. See the website at www.internationalanswer.org * Pictoral banners for the dining space still need to be made/are being made. Anything that gets the FNB message across in images is welcome. * Patches and T-shirts need to be made for benefits. Natalie will do some, as will Ayton. * People over-sleeping on Saturdays is a persistant problem and needs to be remedied A.S.A.P. Show up on time and be responsible. * A meeting with Fr. Diedrichs of St. John's Parish was requested by Danielle. * There is a dinner benefit in the works for the Spring. Possible options include selling raffle tickets at the door for prizes, a silent auction, and a bakesale. Iyou you can donate please contact Natalie @ 562-3360. * Natalie will soon take out adds in local papers advertising our free Saturday meals. * Networking with other groups in the area is needed. * Next Meeting postponed till January 28th. SEE YOU THEN! (thanks to Danielle for taking notes!) |
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The Milwaukee Food Not Bombs chapter is small and is always in need of dedicated and motivated volunteers as well as resources and supplies. meetings: (meeting notes) place: TBA, Milwaukee, WI date: TBA time: 8 p.m. cooking: place: clark and booth st. in riverwest date: Saturdays time: 3:00 p.m. serving: place: date: Saturdays time: more info: foodnotbombsmilwaukee@yahoo.com call ian at 344-2923 |
Food Not Bombs Milwaukee |
We Act Because FOOD is a RIGHT not a privilege! Because there is enough food for everyone to eat! Because SCARCITY is a LIE! Because a woman should not have to use her body to get a meal, or to have a place to sleep! Because when we are hungry or homeless we have the RIGHT to get what we need by panning, busking or squatting! Because POVERTY is a form of VIOLENCE not necessary or natural! Because capitalism makes food a source of profit not a source of nutrition! Because Food Grows on Trees. Because we need COMMUNITY not CONTROL! Because we need HOMES not JAILS! Because we need. FOOD NOT BOMBS |
Basic Goals and Principles The Name · Protests the money spent on war when ordinary, innocent people are denied access to basic needs. Non-Violence · Poverty, hunger, and homelessness are violence caused by skewed government priorities. · We protest resources spent on war and armament when people are denied their basic rights to food and shelter. Acknowledgement · We claim solidarity in the fight against poverty. All people deserve equal respect regardless of their social and/or economic situation. · The existence of poverty must be addressed publicly and not hidden out of sight. Food Recycling · All food is recycled from supermarket "waste". It is considered un-sellable due to cosmetic blemishes, yet remains perfectly edible · We know that scarcity is a lie, there is more than enough food for everyone and that poor food distribution is the problem. Veggie Power · Because of the use of recycled food, guaranteeing the safety of meat products is impossible and controlling the quality of plant produce is much easier. · Unlike a meat & dairy based diet, a vegetarian diet is part of a sustainable life-style. Consensus · FNB has no structure or hierarchy; all volunteers are equal members with equal say. · A conscious effort is made to include everyone in decision making. Non-profit · Little or no money is involved; food is donated. · No paid staff - we are all volunteers. Anti-Authoritarian · No group leader(s) · We reject authorities that contribute to or help sustain the current unacceptable situation. Politics · Members of Food Not Bombs have a diverse range of political ideologies. · Independent thinking is encouraged. · Volunteers can become involved for any reason; we just all want to help! |
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The Milwaukee Food Not Bombs chapter is small and is always in need of dedicated and motivated volunteers as well as resources and supplies. meetings: (meeting notes) place: TBA, Milwaukee, WI date: TBA time: 8 p.m. cooking: place: clark and booth st. in riverwest date: Saturdays time: 3:00 p.m. serving: place: date: Saturdays time: more info: foodnotbombsmilwaukee@yahoo.com call ian at 344-2923 |
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Meeting Notes |
* January 7, 2003 (In attendance: Ayton, Ben, Natalie, Nick, Danielle, Alyssa, Cecilly) * Ayton plans a benefit show for February 7th 7 p.m. at 2932 North Fredrick attick space. Bands to play: Modern Machines, TBA. If you are interested in playing this show, call Ayton at 962-0474. * Donations Needed: We need lunch trays, reusable plates, and silverware (especially spoons), vegan/vegetarian cookbooks. * Should we make a move towards having only vegetarian/vegan food available at St. John's on Saturdays, or should the regular bag lunch program continue to serve as well? *Monday January 27th @ 5p.m. we will meet at the 2817 North Fratney basement space for pizza and cleaning. Please bring your own personal sponge, bucket, and soap/cleaning agent. We also need a mop, rags, and boxes (for transport of materials). * Informational fliers on all issues pertinant to FNB still need to be made. (suggestions include: hunger, poverty, homelesness, in Milwaukee & U.S., W-2 and other welfare related issues, military spending & current military opperations, nutrition and sustainability as re: vegan cuisine for FNB, racial discrimination, prison issues, and anything else you can think of). Fliers can be mailed to the address above. * Some members of FNB will be attending the Anti-War March in D.C. January 18th. See the website at www.internationalanswer.org * Pictoral banners for the dining space still need to be made/are being made. Anything that gets the FNB message across in images is welcome. * Patches and T-shirts need to be made for benefits. Natalie will do some, as will Ayton. * People over-sleeping on Saturdays is a persistant problem and needs to be remedied A.S.A.P. Show up on time and be responsible. * A meeting with Fr. Diedrichs of St. John's Parish was requested by Danielle. * There is a dinner benefit in the works for the Spring. Possible options include selling raffle tickets at the door for prizes, a silent auction, and a bakesale. Iyou you can donate please contact Natalie @ 562-3360. * Natalie will soon take out adds in local papers advertising our free Saturday meals. * Networking with other groups in the area is needed. * Next Meeting postponed till January 28th. SEE YOU THEN! (thanks to Danielle for taking notes!) |
*January 21, 2003 (In attendance: Natalie, Danielle, Ben) *Ben suggested starting an extra serving day (possibly on Sundays) since there have been so many Saturday volunteers. Natalie suggested keeping materials at the cooking space so that when there are too many cooks people can work on other projects such as posters and banners. *Nick donated silverware. Natalie donated recipe cards and box. *Monday January 27th @ 5 p.m. we will meet at the 2817 North Fratney basement space for pizza and cleaning. Everyone should bring their own cleaning supplies and money for food. *Danielle and Nick made wonderful posters advertising FNB: when we serve/cook, and who and what we're all about. Thanks guys. *Several talks are comming up: February 13th @ 7 p.m. in the UWM Student Union Room E240 ALF spokesperson Robin Webb will be speaking. March 30th @ 5 p.m. in the UWM Student Union Dr. Greger, an M.D. dedicated to informing the public on issues related to veganism and nutrition, will be speaking. Visit his website at www.veganmd.org *Several groups of related interests will be meeting soon: Alliance for Animals will be having a meeting for new members next Thursday @ 7p.m. at Brewed Awakenings coffee shop on Brady St. Students for Corporate Responsibility will be meeting in the UWM Union Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m. Punke Animal Sanctuary in Edgar, WI desperately needs volunteers and funds. Danielle and Nick volunteer there the 2nd and last Saturdays of every month. Contact them at 265-5705 for more info. |
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