Food Not Bombs pictures!

[Rane Stark]

Last Friday about 7 people from Food Not Bombs went to Ellis Park in Concord to distribute free food (apples, bagels and pastries). When we arrived, there were around 10 homeless people sitting in the park. We talked to them for about 2 hours while we distributed food to everyone. As we began talking with them we heard many of their stories of misfortune, of losing everything. They also described to us their dealings with the police (one man had been tasered multiple times and beaten by the cops. Another woman spoke of being sexually assaulted by an officer). The people we fed also spoke to us about their lack of warm clothes and supplies. These peoples struggles can not go unnoticed! The homeless population in Concord, Martinez and Pleasant Hill is growing due to the deepening economic crisis. With the newest attack on public workers, low income people and the unemployed in the proposed California state budget, the number of homeless will definitely increase even more.  Come and help out! Enjoy good food and community on Fridays at 3:30pm at Ellis park in Concord. Meetings are Wednesdays at 330pm at Panama Bay Coffee in Concord.

Here are some photos from last Friday.