Food Not Bombs stall set up outside McDonalds on Grafton Street - free vegetarian food distributed

by simon Sat Sep 06, 2003 11:43

I still dont see how it actually works to prevent war. How much of the food actually was produced/grown by FNB. I still think its a great idea but dont be over-imaginative about what the by-product of your action is.

by kitty-kat Tue Sep 02, 2003 14:29

i am loath to become an echo so perhaps you would like to visit the website foodnotbombs.net

or use your imagination.

by ruralFNBer Tue Sep 02, 2003 01:49

it's possible to develop the idea of FNB legitimizing the waste cycles of the institutions we seek to destroy(sic) into the notion that by recycling the institutionalised waste we may legitimise the idea of communal sufficiency.

by simon Sun Aug 31, 2003 19:09

I respect the notion of taking the food that would otherwise go to waste and giving it to those who need it (or dont by the looks of it) but I fail to see how this is a form of resitance to war etc. In a way it legitimises the waste cycles that are created by mass production systems.

by kitty-kat Sun Aug 31, 2003 16:53

it is not really a question of dependance. strikes me, that is looking at the horse walking backwards. FNB takes food that is perfectly edible but would be otherwise dumped and i might add, in many cases deliberatly rendered inedible; in many outlets staff are instructed to stamp on, dye, bleach and otherwise taint food. I understand some chapters of FNB also cultivate their own food to supplement that which they collect. there are hundreds of independant chapters around the globe and in the autonomous spirit in which we exist, many operate differently. appropriating the notion of dependance suggests we are merely service providers, i would like to stress again the importance of FNB as a form of resistance against war, capitalism, greed, waste and destruction of natural resources, and as a form of education of same.
regardless, the bulk of waste occurs in larger outlets and though loath to support such epitomes of globalisation's ills, i for one, am more than happy to expose and exploit the wanton, decadent waste with which they operate.

by Acid Sun Aug 31, 2003 02:39

philosophically, FNB always looks to food sources that are independant...

by queries Sun Aug 31, 2003 00:50

I think many of the homeless charities may be less than forthcoming with help as it may be counter-productive to their goals. Working with homelessness require long and continuous commitment - something they may think you cannot provide. There are also the implications on the hand-out culture. Many questione the merits of handing-out food or even giving money to beggers. They see it as perpetuating and solidifying the cycles of homelessness, but thats another kettle.

On a more philosophical note its interesting to think that FMB are dependant on some of the systems that the aspire to destroy.

anyway its a good idea but its not the only idea.

by kitty-kat - kitty-kats against injustice Sun Aug 31, 2003 00:33

Well done one and all. quick response to some queries; the choice to remain vegan/vegetarian is for a multitude of reasons, for one thing spoilage is far less likely, another is that the vast majority of people who are involved are aware of the raping of the earth that is the direct symptom of the meat industry. the wanton destruction that occurs so you can have your artery clogging pound of flesh, is something the powers that be would rather they alone knew. Too Late!!! the charities concerned have indeed been approached and are reluctant for the reasons mentioned above along with a plethora of others. such arbitrary and nonsensical rules as the suits in brussels are inclined to fart out every now and then regarding health and safety etc.

food not bombs is more than a punky picnic or a student notion it is a very valid means of resistance, challenging the illusions of scarcity of our dependance on a monetary system, on the meat industry for balanced health and so much more. it's shit loads of fun and stops needless waste.
the food is never of dubious quality. the bread is often so fresh when we collect it, it is still hot. i kid you not.
good on ye. only wish i was around for the shits and giggles. and remember: don't let adam near the rice. EVER.

by charity pimp Sat Aug 30, 2003 23:00

They are pretty conventional and mainstream generally, and would be unlikely to go for anything too radical or even alternative. The government knows this of course and buys them off easily with some funding and a few jobs. A good example is John O Shea of Goal who has been known to whine for american military intervention as a solution for problems in the underdeveloped world.

by Anonymous Sat Aug 30, 2003 15:41

http://www.foodnotbombs.net

Was there any literature handed out to let passer-by's and "eaters" alike know what it's all about?

Outside Mac D's on Grafton St. was the perfect place in Dublin I reckon to have a food stall like that.

by Clare - Gluaiseacht Sat Aug 30, 2003 11:39

Deadly job. Great to hear about the action. Met some FNB Dutch people recently and got some good ideas and also heard about tours they do and doing FNB with other groups in other countries. Anyway I've lots of energy to get back involved when I return...whenever that is!

by hj - ex-tp Sat Aug 30, 2003 01:51

I've eaten many a dumpster dived,vegan,poisoned food not bombs sambo and none of them ever killed me.And they wont ever kill me.
Seemingly all you lot are well fed and uncultured in the culinary fine arts.
Go choke on yer own puke.

by Seáinín Sat Aug 30, 2003 00:59

It looks foul, I hope you told people where it came from so they could choose to avoid food poisoning.

Another stupid student gimmick.

by rural fnbER Fri Aug 29, 2003 23:57

an offer was made by FNBers to do a soup kitchen a while back but one of the main homeless charities said they prefered to use powdered soup and turned down the offer of homemade (by occassionally homeless people) vegan goodies in favour of knorrs (tax-deductable???) donations.

looks like ye had fun the other day, hope to see y'all in a kitchen somewhere real soon.

by Phuq Hedd Fri Aug 29, 2003 23:39

Food Not Bombs gives us all a happy break from the idea that everything is for sale and that food has to be horrible processed crap.

W.r.t. "another victim of crime", your post only makes sense if you believe that everyone that goes to court or gets charged with something is guilty.

More power to FNB for going out and doing something to make life better.

by another victim of crime Fri Aug 29, 2003 17:42

Yaeh nice one cleaver , we can go and make sandwiches for the scumbag who broke my mates nose and robbed his phone, maybe a salad roll and some hummus for the guys who broke into the house down the road, tied up the occupants and liberated them of their money and jewellry.
Fuck it sure they deserve it.
Lets go and give massages in mountjoy while were at it.

Anyway
Food not bombs soounds like a deadly idea, more power to ya

by Cleaver Fri Aug 29, 2003 16:05

I read an interview a while back with a guy who did food not bombs in the US. They used to go to the local courts and set up a stall feeding the people who were waiting for their cases to come up on the day. Might be an idea?

by David Fri Aug 29, 2003 16:01

Food not bombs are a fantastic group of people who i honestly cannot have enough respect for. As far as i know they do make an effort to also feed homeless people but what they're doing outside mcds is just as worthwhile. Most people would never dream of trying vegetarian or vegan food but if they were given some for free it might open up their eyes a little, they are also offering a healthy alternative to the corporate heroin offered by the fast "food" outlets and making a anti capitalist statement all at once.

by simon Fri Aug 29, 2003 13:51

not a criticism but would food not bombs be better served by maybe also feeding some people that could do with food i.e. the homeless, maybe the elderly living alone etc.

Its just looks like a lot of well fed (and some not so well fed) are feasting for free outside McD's.

by Andrew Fri Aug 29, 2003 13:40

But seeing as they are based on using food that would otherwise be thrown out even a meat lover like me can see the sense in that.

by Janus Fri Aug 29, 2003 13:37

Does Food Not Bombs only do veggie stuff or do they do real food as well?

by Indymedia Kevin - IMC Éire Fri Aug 29, 2003 13:30

Last 3.

by Indymedia Kevin - IMC Éire Fri Aug 29, 2003 13:28

More more more...

Is this a mandatory field I wonder? I am sick of typing stuff under photos... lets try it out...

by Indymedia Kevin - IMC Éire Fri Aug 29, 2003 13:25

Round two

Ready for action

Setting up

Hanging the banner

Hungry crowds!

Eat up!