We Stand Together

by Sue Zelickson, Tastemaker in Residence - posted by Women Who Really Cook - WWRC

We stand with our black and brown members of the community and demand #justiceforgeorgefloyd

Our hearts go out to the community as we grieve the loss of George Floyd. People of color should not have to live in fear of the police, a tragic reminder of the prejudice and inequality that exists.

We are sad to see our member's homes and businesses burning and are hopeful that we can instead channel that anger to bring about effective, peaceful, and sustainable change.

We love you, stay safe.

FOOD DRIVES

• Drop off food at Alchemy water, masks, baby items, toiletries, TP, masks, and more at Alchemy's Edina location ( 6729 York Ave. S., Edina) Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

• Christ Presbyterian Church will collect food and hygiene products—exact needs are listed at the link. Drop off all day Tuesday and Wednesday at Christ Presbyterian Church (6901 Normandale Rd., Edina).

• Donate nonperishable food, household products (like cleaning and laundry goods, TP, and paper towels), baby items, and funds to Northeast Middle School's drive (Door #1, 2955 NE Hayes St., Mpls.), 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday.

Loaves and fishes are accepting donations and serving the community

"Pop-up" food pantries are being established from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Emerson and Broadway avenues in North Minneapolis and at the intersection of Central and Lexington avenues in St. Paul.

DONATE MONEY

• We Love Lake Street is an organization that is donating 100% of its donations directly to small businesses and nonprofits in the Lake Street community to help them rebuild their storefronts and serve its neighborhoods.

• West Broadway Business and Area Coalition is partnering with the Northside Funders Group to gather donations for businesses in Minneapolis' Northside impacted by the uprising and by COVID-19.

• The Lake Street Council in Minneapolis is collecting donations to support small businesses and nonprofits that need to rebuild. Donations can be made on their website.

• In St. Paul, the Neighbors United Funding Collaborative is similarly raising money to help businesses rebuild.

• Midtown Global Market is raising funds to repair damage and support small businesses in the community. People can get more details on donating here.

HELP CLEAN UP 

(volunteers are encouraged to bring brooms, trash bags, work gloves, and masks)

• Secondhand Hounds has organized a cleanup effort along Lake Street from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, and volunteers will meet at 2800 E. Lake St. by the US Bank.

• Support the Cities has been assessing where clean up efforts are needed and sharing that information on its Facebook page.