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Americans increasingly rely on grassroots mutual aid networks for food and emergency help amid economic hardship and failing public services.
Amid rising economic hardship, political instability, and cuts to public services, Americans are increasingly turning to mutual aid—grassroots, community-led efforts where neighbors support one another without hierarchy or strict requirements.
These initiatives, rooted in long-standing traditions among immigrant and Black communities, include food fridges, free stores, and emergency aid, often using social media to organize and share resources.
Projects like those led by Kashish Ali in New York and Yoly Nuñez in Brooklyn collect surplus food from businesses and distribute it quickly, emphasizing solidarity over charity.
Interest has surged, with organizers reporting record participation in mutual aid trainings, as people seek immediate, trustworthy support when formal systems fail.
Los estadounidenses dependen cada vez más de las redes de ayuda mutua de base para alimentos y ayuda de emergencia en medio de dificultades económicas y servicios públicos deficientes.