Nooks And Crannies Club: "For Gowanusians - With Greenish Thumbs"

 

A rather 'Gowanusy' neighbor informs us of a very cool new project that he is working on with the help of Gowanus Mutual Aid and Nature Based NY. It is called Nooks & Crannies Club and the concept is simple: help grow mini crops from seed to restock the Gowanus Community Fridges.

Below, please find instructions on how to take part in this amazing initiative.

Nooks & Crannies Club

Grow Food for Gowanus Free Fridges Wherever You Can!

1. Sign up with Gowanus Mutual Aid at this link to be part of a new effort to grow food for Gowanus Community Fridge.
2. You'll get a special 20% off code for ordering food-producing seedlings and supplies from Nature Based NY.
3. Use the code to order here by end of day on March 21st. By signing up, you're pledging to help feed our neighbors.
4. Once your seedlings arrive later this spring, plant them where you find space - your stoop, roof, windowsill; any nook and cranny. Raise crops to fill the free Gowanus community fridges with bounty later!

Happy growing and sharing!  Send PMFA photos of your plantings. we would love to see them.

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Newly Formed Gowanus Mutual Aid Group Steps In To Help Those In Need

Dear Readers, please let me introduce you to Gowanus Mutual Aid, which is trying to make a difference in these times of uncertainty.

Prompted by the struggle that many are currently facing because of Covid-19,   a group of Gowanus neighbors has joined together to assist local residents with basic needs like financial assistance, groceries, transportation, and social support.

The Gowanus group follows the principles of mutual aid at Mutual Aid NYC, which "strives to create solidarity among community members by supporting each other’s needs."

The members of Gowanus Mutual Aid are kindly asking for donations so they can provide the necessary assistance: "In an effort to fight against systemic racism and the financial burden our community is facing as a result of this pandemic, we need to redistribute wealth to help our most affected neighbors."

To contribute to the Gowanus Mutual Aid Fund, click here.
If you need help, please fill out an aid request form.

Thank you in advance for your generosity. Read more