This episode is a continuation of the conversation started in the last episode. Wanda reiterates how poverty is used to sustain oppression and shares what you can do to take action against it. Please see the list of resources below.

Food

Feeding America's food bank locator: https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank

FoodPantries.org and AmpleHarvest.org for local produce and pantry lists.

211 (United Way's helpline) - local food aid and housing resources.

Community Fridges and Mutual Aid

https://mutualaidhub.org

Summer EBT and Community Eligibility Provision

No Kid Hungry text line: text "Food" or "Comida" to 304-304

Financial Support

modestneeds.org

findhelp.org

Utility

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) for energy bills: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap

Affordable Connectivity Program for reduced-cost internet: https://www.fcc.gov/acp

Mental Health and Dignity Resources

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

Mental health support centering marginalized folx

Therapy for Black Girls at https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

The Loveland Foundation at https://thelovelandfoundation.org/

Inclusive Therapists at https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/

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