Triangle Mutual Aid

Hunger

In this moment, on top of the always-existing food insecurity in our region, new waves of need have been purposefully created by the arbitrary disruption in government food assistance programs and by sudden spikes in racialized immigration “enforcement”. Triangle Mutual Aid has mobilized in similar fashion to our work in natural disaster response, working with volunteers and partner businesses to set up food and supply drop-off points, transported by volunteers to sorting and distribution locations.

Because of the need to lean on pre-existing bonds of trust and community for collective safety in immigrant communities, distribution is being handled amongst small groups who know each other or through partner organizations with established records for support. TMA will not run a public distribution hub and will not be able to directly respond to requests for food support. We wish to celebrate and uplift our partner organizations.

Similarly, in addition to uplifting the work of existing immigrant-lead groups, TMA celebrates and uplifts the many collectives and organizations in the NC Triangle with existing food distribution programs. We continue to learn about and enter into conversation with these initiatives as we consider our best role in addressing long-term food insecurity in the area.

Still Needed

Updated food/supply drop-off location and “needs” lists are posted to our Instagram Account

Space: Warehouse space. Storage space. Social space. Living space. Emergency shelter space.

Vehicles: Trucks for moving things. Cars for organizers. Cars for people in need.

Random project supplies: there's all sort of working groups, some seasonal, some ongoing, as well as some collaborations. Get involved in things you're passionate about and help share resources there if you can. ❤️