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DESCRIPTION:Food Not Bombs Special Event: Protest Serving at City Hall\n5:45pm August 
 27th\n\n==========\nThank you to everyone who came out to our serving on 
 the 20th. It was a wonderful success and we hope to continue serving in 
 front of city hall!\n====\n\n\nOver the past weeks our servings have 
 dramatically increased in size as our city continues to cut necessary 
 programs for the homeless and low income workers.\n\nWe are worried that 
 the city's current approach on homelessness is inadequate and instead of 
 providing concrete or effective solutions there are a growing number of 
 programs that are only for show, or that unfairly criminalize, punish and 
 drive people out of town.\n\nThe budget deficit has lead to cuts and strain 
 on shelters, non-profits and other social services in the city.\n\nA 
 beautiful 'victory garden' was built in front of city hall, but like a 
 number of initiatives (especially those championed by our mayor) it is more 
 for press than meaningful community benefit. In this case the garden is 
 temporary and at a cost of $180,000 ( sponsored by a private 
 group)\n\nCommunity Justice Center is moving forward and many fear it will 
 only further criminalize homeless folks in the civic center, tenderloin and 
 SOMA area. Evictions and heavier police presence continue in Golden Gate 
 Park\n\nSF rents continue to rise and more and more folks are having a 
 harder time making it in the city as the economy is weaker and work is more 
 difficult to come by.\n\nWe are bringing these issues to the attention of 
 the politicians and our community by bringing Food Not Bombs out to City 
 Hall. We welcome everyone to come take part in this protest and invite 
 people to bring food and messages of their own experience in solidarity! 
 \n\nTo learn more or to volunteer, visit us 
 at:\nhttp://www.sffnb.org\nhttp://sffnb.org/2008/08/13/event-protest-serving-at-city-hall/\n\nSources:\nhttp://www.sfbg.com/blogs/politics/2008/0/interfaith_demonstration_chall.html\nhttp://www.gardenrant.com/my_weblog/2008/07/the-180000-vege.html\nhttp://www.kron4.com/Global/story.asp?S=8718158\nhttp://www. 
 sfbg. com/blogs/politics/2008/07/a_hollow_victory_for_urban_gar. 
 html\nhttp://www. examiner. 
 com/a-859407~Dozens_evicted_from_Golden_Gate_Park. 
 html\nhttp://www.beyondchron.org/articles/San_Francisco_Budget_Ignores_Nonprofit_Workers_5801.html\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/08/25/18529688.php
SUMMARY:SF: Food Not Bombs at City Hall
LOCATION:Between City Hall and Civic Center on Polk Street (1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett 
 Pl) 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/08/25/18529688.php
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