NYC Freegan Meetup

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Help make freeganism happen in NYC! At our organizational meetings we discuss and decide on future activities and group direction. Participants are encouraged to step up and introduce new freegan projects with the support of the group, or take roles such as facilitating meetings or bottom-lining events. We welcome both those with experience taking part in non-hierarchical consensus-based groups and those participating for the first time.
Then at 9pm, we will have a brief, newcomer-friendly discussion about freeganism before exploring the area’s wasted food and other goods. We give advice on how to salvage these goods, and comment on the reasons for such waste. Consider bringing some of the food you find to the Freegan Feast two days later day, to share for the collective dinner we will be making.

When & Where: For the meeting, come at 7:30 ET to the tables in Bryant Park near 6th Ave at 41st St, near the fountain. (In case of inclement weather, we'll meet at the seating area inside the Whole Foods Market at 1095 6th Ave.)
For the Freeganism 101 and beginning of the Trash Tour, meet us at 9pm at the same location.
If you have trouble finding us, call or text Janet at ‭(347) 724-6954‬.

Attendees are encouraged to participate in Thursday’s trash tour to help rescue food to use for this Freegan Feast.

A FREE and mostly vegan community meal we make together with love, using the food the group rescued on the Trash Tour two nights before. We’ll meet new people, reconnect with old friends, tell stories and jokes, and generally unplug from the current pent-up world.

Please note that while freegans encompass a diversity of diets, our feasts are vegetarian (and mostly vegan).

Media WILL be welcome by appointment only, and journalists will be required to respect the wishes of those who do not want to be photographed.

When: Arrive at 5:30 pm to begin cooking and preparation.
Plan on lending a hand in some way even if other commitments prevent you from arriving on time.

Where: This Feast will be held at a volunteer’s home, a houseboat in the beautiful, beachy Rockaway — we’ll be eating on the deck!
You may also want to come out earlier to enjoy the beach!

The houseboat is reachable by NYC transit, and is smoke free and pet free. It is not wheelchair accessible, and there is a big step to get on the boat from the dock, and a flight of stairs to get to the kitchen and deck.
Reach out if you have concerns and want more info.

RSVP (at least a day ahead) for yourself and any guests, to Janet at (347) 724-6954 for the exact location.

Help make freeganism happen in NYC! At our organizational meetings we discuss and decide on future activities and group direction. Participants are encouraged to step up and introduce new freegan projects with the support of the group, or take roles such as facilitating meetings or bottom-lining events. We welcome both those with experience taking part in non-hierarchical consensus-based groups, and those participating for the first time.

We welcome those interested in attending the Zoom meeting, but kindly call ‭(347) 724-6954 at least 1 day ahead of time for information.