🥧 Give Back November – Melissa 🤲
@melondc.bsky.social
Living, working, doing OK w/chronic illness. Please #MaskUp indoors and save disabled and elderly lives. We are all related.
MUTUAL AID Amazon List for DC here>>>
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JS9LWXP66CIC/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2
MUTUAL AID Amazon List for DC here>>>
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JS9LWXP66CIC/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2
I mentioned Colleen C food-love-bombed me but I don't think I can share the magnitude of her gifts without a photo. Truly awesome, this is about 80% of what I asked for and some things thrown in like 12-packs of Mac and Cheese. This will be enough for 8-10 families w/4-6 kids.
#MutualAid #Community
#MutualAid #Community
November 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I mentioned Colleen C food-love-bombed me but I don't think I can share the magnitude of her gifts without a photo. Truly awesome, this is about 80% of what I asked for and some things thrown in like 12-packs of Mac and Cheese. This will be enough for 8-10 families w/4-6 kids.
#MutualAid #Community
#MutualAid #Community
I am also thankful for Blusky. I couldn't have had brain surgery and had the same support on Twitter or FB, I couldn't have met such kind people to help the Snack Kids and more. I feel mushy today lol! (And yes I know this platform has problems, it's the PEOPLE here I love)
November 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I am also thankful for Blusky. I couldn't have had brain surgery and had the same support on Twitter or FB, I couldn't have met such kind people to help the Snack Kids and more. I feel mushy today lol! (And yes I know this platform has problems, it's the PEOPLE here I love)
I got this message from D, a woman with 4 grandchildren she's taken in, who also has fluid that has to get drained from her brain. Despite the fact that we had trouble with Walmart, she's ecstatic. She got more Mutual Aid from an org I contacted earlier this month, and they brought a feast!
November 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I got this message from D, a woman with 4 grandchildren she's taken in, who also has fluid that has to get drained from her brain. Despite the fact that we had trouble with Walmart, she's ecstatic. She got more Mutual Aid from an org I contacted earlier this month, and they brought a feast!
Hey @customerassistteam.bsky.social the Walmart at 5929 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011 had a shopper deliver this to a sick, disabled woman taking care of 4 kids. I don't care about my 99 cents, I am so angry. You said you're sending the shopper back and I told you to leave her alone.
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Hey @customerassistteam.bsky.social the Walmart at 5929 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011 had a shopper deliver this to a sick, disabled woman taking care of 4 kids. I don't care about my 99 cents, I am so angry. You said you're sending the shopper back and I told you to leave her alone.
Today I have a woman picking up turkeys at one place then getting these bags to take to families in SE DC whose kids need to eat during the holiday. They actually get more than this, everyone gets a little. Total 6 families + D+ snack kids get this but the last two get a bit more
November 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today I have a woman picking up turkeys at one place then getting these bags to take to families in SE DC whose kids need to eat during the holiday. They actually get more than this, everyone gets a little. Total 6 families + D+ snack kids get this but the last two get a bit more
DC is no longer providing burial aid for people who can't afford it; this is bc Congress allowed Republicans to steal 1 billion from the city's budget. There was supposed to be an amendment to give it back, but they never put it to a vote. This was passed on by a woman in our Mutual Aid group.
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
DC is no longer providing burial aid for people who can't afford it; this is bc Congress allowed Republicans to steal 1 billion from the city's budget. There was supposed to be an amendment to give it back, but they never put it to a vote. This was passed on by a woman in our Mutual Aid group.
I got this message for the mom of six who came and got food today. I was able to throw in a bunch of extras and then reinforcement snack donations came, thanks to @sameenasafdar.bsky.social ! Thank you
November 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I got this message for the mom of six who came and got food today. I was able to throw in a bunch of extras and then reinforcement snack donations came, thanks to @sameenasafdar.bsky.social ! Thank you
David, a Syrian refugee I've known for a few years now, has a younger brother named Peter w/disabilities and medical problems.
Peter has gone to Finland to seek help, after getting little medical & no trauma care in Greece.
Please help! #refugee #LGBTQ #vegan #disability #disabledlivesmatter
Peter has gone to Finland to seek help, after getting little medical & no trauma care in Greece.
Please help! #refugee #LGBTQ #vegan #disability #disabledlivesmatter
November 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
David, a Syrian refugee I've known for a few years now, has a younger brother named Peter w/disabilities and medical problems.
Peter has gone to Finland to seek help, after getting little medical & no trauma care in Greece.
Please help! #refugee #LGBTQ #vegan #disability #disabledlivesmatter
Peter has gone to Finland to seek help, after getting little medical & no trauma care in Greece.
Please help! #refugee #LGBTQ #vegan #disability #disabledlivesmatter
Here's the food I'm giving away in Ward 4 today. I have 6 care packages left out of 9, already gave the others away and delivered one to D.
These are for people who are having trouble due to the shutdown, food stamps, etc.
These are for people who are having trouble due to the shutdown, food stamps, etc.
November 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Here's the food I'm giving away in Ward 4 today. I have 6 care packages left out of 9, already gave the others away and delivered one to D.
These are for people who are having trouble due to the shutdown, food stamps, etc.
These are for people who are having trouble due to the shutdown, food stamps, etc.
Ooh here are 2 more, not even the same
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Ooh here are 2 more, not even the same
I just take theor photos when I see them now
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I just take theor photos when I see them now
People in this city are really stepping up. If you live in #DC you can contribute to a popup food pantry next Saturday. #Ward4 #Shutdown #FoodStamps
November 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
People in this city are really stepping up. If you live in #DC you can contribute to a popup food pantry next Saturday. #Ward4 #Shutdown #FoodStamps
Here is the snack kids food haul/et for the week. They will get food stamps in a day or more. Body wash is also in the boxes
November 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Here is the snack kids food haul/et for the week. They will get food stamps in a day or more. Body wash is also in the boxes
I currently already have boxes I'm giving out from where I live, they all end up being a little more than this, and will have 5 cans of meals, 2 mac and cheese boxes. There are 3 fruit cups and 3 applesauce in this week's portions and 4 Chow Meins
November 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I currently already have boxes I'm giving out from where I live, they all end up being a little more than this, and will have 5 cans of meals, 2 mac and cheese boxes. There are 3 fruit cups and 3 applesauce in this week's portions and 4 Chow Meins
I just remembered that I took this photo next to Farragut North in #DC yesterday. The govt is paying to advertise border patrol jobs on a moving truck during a shutdown. Lovely propaganda
November 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I just remembered that I took this photo next to Farragut North in #DC yesterday. The govt is paying to advertise border patrol jobs on a moving truck during a shutdown. Lovely propaganda
So it really looks like they have the #NationalGuard out filming propaganda. But they looked much happier and more comfortable without their weapons. I just don't like Trump's propaganda
Here they are running with their cameras across 17th St NW right near Farragut North #DCinvasion #Shutdown
Here they are running with their cameras across 17th St NW right near Farragut North #DCinvasion #Shutdown
November 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
So it really looks like they have the #NationalGuard out filming propaganda. But they looked much happier and more comfortable without their weapons. I just don't like Trump's propaganda
Here they are running with their cameras across 17th St NW right near Farragut North #DCinvasion #Shutdown
Here they are running with their cameras across 17th St NW right near Farragut North #DCinvasion #Shutdown
Something is going down here at Farragut North, there are cops, K9, and Nationa lGuard with cameras
November 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Something is going down here at Farragut North, there are cops, K9, and Nationa lGuard with cameras
Here is K kicking the winning field goal yesterday to win the game and move on to the championship.
Yay K! #snackkids
Yay K! #snackkids
November 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Here is K kicking the winning field goal yesterday to win the game and move on to the championship.
Yay K! #snackkids
Yay K! #snackkids
So here's what we did yesterday! We're in DC, WIC benefits are suspended, and food stamps are delayed. And most people on benefits need them as soon as they become available. Federal workers are struggling to get unemployment too and are doing food drives.
#MutualAid
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#MutualAid
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November 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
So here's what we did yesterday! We're in DC, WIC benefits are suspended, and food stamps are delayed. And most people on benefits need them as soon as they become available. Federal workers are struggling to get unemployment too and are doing food drives.
#MutualAid
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#MutualAid
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Well, Halloween is over, husband passed out, and i have sorted 11 care packages for tomorrow to deliver. (1 woman came today!) #helpoween #mutualaid
November 1, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Well, Halloween is over, husband passed out, and i have sorted 11 care packages for tomorrow to deliver. (1 woman came today!) #helpoween #mutualaid
This is what families who don't get food stamps this weekend/federal worker etc are going to get from us this weekend. Actually, there will also be potatoes but I haven't divided them up yet.
Also one more shipment of noodles and mac may come today making the load a little bigger.
Also one more shipment of noodles and mac may come today making the load a little bigger.
October 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This is what families who don't get food stamps this weekend/federal worker etc are going to get from us this weekend. Actually, there will also be potatoes but I haven't divided them up yet.
Also one more shipment of noodles and mac may come today making the load a little bigger.
Also one more shipment of noodles and mac may come today making the load a little bigger.
So I had the Snack Kid family come and get their foods, and thanks to all of you, they had a TON of food to take home and eat. It looked like a giant Costco Haul lol but it was a group effort.
I told her I know it's not milk and meat, but she said it will go a long way, especially pancakes+pastas
I told her I know it's not milk and meat, but she said it will go a long way, especially pancakes+pastas
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
So I had the Snack Kid family come and get their foods, and thanks to all of you, they had a TON of food to take home and eat. It looked like a giant Costco Haul lol but it was a group effort.
I told her I know it's not milk and meat, but she said it will go a long way, especially pancakes+pastas
I told her I know it's not milk and meat, but she said it will go a long way, especially pancakes+pastas
AFTER occupational therapy I' m going to start putting Help-o-Ween bags together, and organizing families that need them, getting ready for deliveries this weekend!
@sameenasafdar.bsky.social helped shop, we split costume+food, and now my living room is full of food 🎉🥳
#Halloween #MutualAid
@sameenasafdar.bsky.social helped shop, we split costume+food, and now my living room is full of food 🎉🥳
#Halloween #MutualAid
October 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
AFTER occupational therapy I' m going to start putting Help-o-Ween bags together, and organizing families that need them, getting ready for deliveries this weekend!
@sameenasafdar.bsky.social helped shop, we split costume+food, and now my living room is full of food 🎉🥳
#Halloween #MutualAid
@sameenasafdar.bsky.social helped shop, we split costume+food, and now my living room is full of food 🎉🥳
#Halloween #MutualAid