San Diego Food Not Bombs

The Name

• Protests the money spent on war when ordinary, innocent people are denied access to basic needs.

Food Recycling

• All food is recycled from supermarket "waste". It is considered un-
  sellable due to cosmetic blemishes, yet remains perfectly edible.

• We know that scarcity is a lie, there is more than enough food for everyone and that poor food distribution is the problem.

Veggie Power

• Because of the use of recycled food, guaranteeing the safety of meat
  products is impossible and controlling the quality of plant produce is much
  easier.

• Vegetarian food is very healthy and full of nutritious vitamins, and
  minerals.

Acknowledgement

• We claim solidarity in the fight against poverty. All people deserve
  equal respect regardless of their social and/or economic situation.

• The existence of poverty must be addressed publicly and not hidden
  out of sight.

Non-Violence

• Poverty, hunger, and homelessness are violence caused by skewed
  government priorities.

• We protest resources spent on war and armament when people are denied
  their basic rights to food and shelter.

Consensus

• Food Not Bombs has no structure or hierarchy; all volunteers are
  equal members with equal say.

• conscious effort is made to include everyone in decision making.

Non-profit

• Little or no money is involved; food is donated.

• No paid staff - we are all volunteers.

Anti-Authoritarian

• No group leader(s).

• We reject authorities that contribute to or help sustain the current
  unacceptable situation.

Politics

• Members of Food Not Bombs have a diverse range of political
  ideologies.

• Independent thinking is encouraged.

• Volunteers can become involved for any reason; we just all want to
  help!