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DESCRIPTION:Join us on 12/13 at the MLK intersection & Paradise (west side - landmark 
 is Walgreens) for a community powered mutual aid event and protest against 
 recent SNAP cuts!\n\nIn recent weeks, cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition 
 Assistance Program (SNAP) have had devastating consequences for poor and 
 working-class families across the United States. While people are already 
 struggling under the weight of low-wages, sky-rocketing rents, rising 
 prices, and cuts to basic services, attacks on SNAP have left many 
 scrambling to make ends meet in a country where up to 40% of children rely 
 of access to food stamps. The rich and powerful are literally starving the 
 poor, as the Trump administration pushes through tax-cuts for billionaires, 
 corporations report record profits, and wealth inequality only continues to 
 grow. \n\nThe priorities of the Trump regime could not be more clear. 
 While Trump helps enrich his billionaire friends and dines at the White 
 House with techno-fascist CEOs, Elon Musk lays off federal workers, 
 labor-unions are attacked, the military drops bombs across the world, and 
 environmental protections are gutted. Billions have been directed towards 
 ICE and DHS, as a massive police state is being ramped up, journalists and 
 activists are silenced and arrested, while our neighbors, family members, 
 and co-workers are being rounded up across the country. \n\nWe are calling 
 on progressive & leftist groups across the Modesto area to join us on 12/13 
 at 10a at the MLK intersection & Paradise (west side - landmark is 
 Walgreens) to provide direct mutual aid to our community. Together, we will 
 distribute free food to those impacted by the ongoing crisis while also 
 peacefully gathering to hold signs and banners, denouncing the recent cuts 
 and layoffs, and demanding an end to escalating state repression. Together, 
 let us send a united message that we want FOOD NOT FASCISM.\n\nHelp spread 
 the word and contribute to this event by: \n\n-   Donating to the mutual 
 aid fund here (will be used to buy bulk food to distribute)\n-   Bringing 
 canned or other food items to give away at mutual aid event. \n-   
 Collecting fruit from local trees and bringing them out to distribute\n-   
 Bring tables, signs, banners, and chairs. \n-   Have your local group, 
 labor-union, church, or organization sign on and support!\n\nFUND SNAP NOT 
 ICE..\n\nThank you for you time & please join us in Solidarity, \n\nThe 
 Solidarity, not charity crew!\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/12/03/18881973.php
SUMMARY:FOOD NOT FASCISM ~ Mutual Aid & Demonstration event
LOCATION:Paradise rd & MLK intersection west Modesto Ca. 95351
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/12/03/18881973.php
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