We are strongest when we stand together!
It has been a heavy couple of weeks in Minneapolis. ICE agents are terrorizing our communities, but even during these difficult times, it has been amazing to see Minnesotans rising up and taking action to stand up for and protect our neighbors.
If you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed, I encourage you to take action. Here are a few ways you can help, both locally in Minneapolis and from afar.
Food Drive and Fundraiser
Picking up a local order? Here's what you need to know:
Where: Cheerware Studio, 1618 Central Ave NE, STE 148 (we’ve got a bright pink door!)
When: You'll get an email when your order is ready, and we have extended hours to make pick up as easy as possible. You can stop by Monday through Friday 9-6, or Saturday from 11-3:)
Food Drive Details:
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Priority Items:
- Cooking Oil
- Shelf Stable Tortillas (Both Corn and Flour)
- Shelf Stable Milk
- Canned Tuna or Salmon
- White Rice
- Flour
- Diapers! Sizes 1-7, T2-T4
- Baby wipes
- Liquid dish soap
- Laundry detergent pods or small liquid detergents
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Toilet Paper
- Pads
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How to shop for the drive:
Instead of buying 1 of each thing on our list, buy as many of 1-3 items as possible. This helps us stay organized and reliably serve the most people.
When buying food or personal items in bulk, make sure the items are individually packaged or can be safety divided (we are not able to safely divide up a 20lb bag of rice on site or a 20 pack of open toothbrushes)
Do not donate any used, opened items or anything that has passed its “best by” date.
Can't make it to the food drive?
Don't worry, we've got the t-shirts available online as well! 100% of the profits will go to CANMN and you get a cool new tee to show solidarity with Minneapolis.
Protect our Neighbors Tee
Protect our Neighbors, stand against ICE!
All profits from this tee design will be donated to CANMN, a community aid network in Minneapolis focusing on food security.
Protect our Neighbors Tee details:
- Size: S-4X (see sizing chart for details, measurements are in inches)
- Styles: Boxy crop OR classic unisex
- Colors: Peach, Ivory, Pepper, Light Blue, Teal, and Butter
- Material: 100% Cotton, Comfort Colors
- Care: Machine wash with like colors
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$30.00 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$30.00
Protect Our Neighbors Print
Ask and you shall recieve! This cute design is also available as a print. If you have too many charity tees, this is a great option to still support communities in Minneapolis affected by ICE. 100% of the profits will be donated to CANMN.
Orders containing this print will start shipping after February 4th.
Protect our Neighbors Print Details:
- Size: A4 (11.7in x 8.3)
- Design notes: This is a mock up, but please note there will be a white border on the final print :)
- Materials: Heavy cotton cardstock
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$15.00 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$15.00
Protect Our Neighbors Sticker
- Regular price
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$5.00 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$5.00
Ask and you shall recieve! This cute design is also available as a vinyl sticker. If you have too many charity tees, this is a great option to still support communities in Minneapolis affected by ICE. 100% of the profits will be donated to CANMN.
Protect our Neighbors Sticker Details:
- Size: 3x4
- Materials: Vinyl
Take Action:
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Connect with your Community
ConnectJoin your neighborhood groups to stay aware of what’s happening in your area and organize around your communities’ specific needs
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Call your Representatives
Call nowCall your representatives and tell them to block the funding bill for ICE and DHS. And don't worry, you don't actually have to do any talking!
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Support Small Businesses
View MapAn ever-growing list of small businesses in the Twin Cities area that are either immigrant-owned or active in community organizing!
Donate
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CANMN
Donate HereCommunity Aid Network (CANMN) is a grassroots volunteer-led organization located in the Bancroft neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. They work to build solidarity with our neighbors, organize volunteers and redistribute resources to ensure everyone has the means for dignified survival.
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Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Donate HereThe Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) is a nonprofit organization that provides free immigration legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees in Minnesota.
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VEAP
Donate HereSupporting community through food. VEAP is the Twin Cities’ largest food pantry, providing access to healthy foods, social services, and financial assistance.
Art is Resistance <3
I’ve been doing crochet for a couple years now, and recently picked up knitting. If you’re feeling anxious and want to channel that into some resistance fiber art, here are a couple patterns that you can buy that are donating profits to local immigrant aid organizations. I know that I am going to start my hat this week!