"The Pantry" is not just about meeting immediate needs; it's about planting seeds for a future where mutual aid is not just an emergency response but a way of life. Through this practice, we embody the belief that another world is possible and is being built in communities like ours every day.
Our blueprint for "The Pantry" is inspired by the countless mutual aid groups that have flourished in Black, Brown, and queer communities. These groups have shown us the power of grassroots organizing and the impact of community care. They remind us that mutual aid is not a new concept but a timeless practice of solidarity and support.
It is inspired by the diaspora and immigrant communities, who have found a more hostile America than they had dreamed of and who want to continue the practice that is as natural as breathing in their home countries.