Hi everybody!

The Bread and Roses working group is happy to announce that the fund drive to raise money to purchase personal and home care items for those in need is off the ground. We will be accepting donations through February 7th, after which we will be accepting requests for care items. Care items will be delivered to recipients directly. Please distribute the info to your loved ones and communities! And please let us know if you or someone you know have questions or would like to receive a package. More info below.

In solidarity,

Abby

For many, the cost of personal care, paper products, and cleaning supplies are prohibitively expensive. Though essential for physical health and well-being, these items cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits. Government insurance programs either limit reimbursements or do not cover such costs at all. Everyone should have access to these basic necessities! Life under capitalism is relentless, and we must take responsibility for caring for each other’s needs,  especially during this harsh and uncertain time.

Berkshires DSA hopes to distribute more than 50 assembled-to-order care packages to our neighbors countywide. In mid February, we will accept requests using a confidential form until we reach the maximum available amount of deliveries. We will fulfill requests to the extent that is possible for us. If you would like to request a care package, stay tuned for details! 

If you would like to get involved or to arrange a donation, please email [email protected] by February 7th. If you would like to make a cash donation, please give via Venmo @Berkshires_DSA or GoFundMe by February 7th.