Hey John,
Starting Monday, Orange County & Bakersfield residents are launching a 5-day fast to demand Congress and billionaires stop attacking our healthcare, education, and essential services.
Congress is voting next week on a Republican-led budget proposal that would cut funding for critical life-saving programs like health care, food assistance, education and more, all to fund tax breaks and handouts for a wealthy few. These cuts would starve working families and communities of vital resources.
If these cuts go through, real people — children with disabilities, elders who rely on Medicaid, single moms and veterans — will suffer. Some won’t survive.
Fasting is a symbolic and historical act of resistance. The 5-day fasters will go without food to send the message - Don’t Starve CA!
This is about standing together so no one has to face hunger, illness, or poverty while a wealthy few hoard more than they could ever need, and there’s a place for you in this fight:
Become A Solidarity Faster on Wednesday May 21
On Wednesday, May 21, we’re asking you to join hundreds of people across the state committing to a 1-day Solidarity Fast.
This 12-hour fast (8 AM to 8 PM) is a peaceful, powerful act to show your support for the brave, week-long fasters who are sending a message to Congress - Don’t Starve California! Whether you're fasting alone or with a group, your participation sends a clear message: we are in this together.
Sign up here to join the fast
Once you sign up, we’ll send you a toolkit with:
Tips on how to share your story and spread the word
Tips on how to safely fast for one day
A video prompt and script to share that you’re fasting with friends, family and loved ones
A plan to invite 5 friends to fast with you
Show your support, share your story – follow and tag #DontStarveCA #WeAreCalifornia @wercalifornia
We’re strongest when we show up together. Are you in?
With fierce solidarity,
We Are California
