On Saturday, July 26, Wellspring Cooperative, Neighbor-to-Neighbor and the New Era Young Lords hosted another community meal for the people of the Holyoke community. There was also an education and solidarity moment for the community as that day also marked the significance of July 26 of the Cuban revolution. There was also solidarity for the people of Puerto Rico and Venezuela who share similar challenges towards their fight for liberation.

It was an overall good time and one member of the community shared, “we should do this more often, I like connecting with people from my community instead of being so isolated from everyone.”

The goal is to continue doing these events and create spaces rooted in politicized direct services, connection, dignity, and collective care. Spaces where our neighbors and our families can access resources, build relationships, share knowledge, and feel supported.