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CINCINNATI, OH — April 1, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, along with Fanon A.
Monday, April 5, 7pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
Do you want to
• learn about mutual aid and how to get involved?
• share ideas?
• offer help?
• communicate needs?
• meet the community?
• ask questions?
• just say hi?
Central Ohio Food Not Bombs is holding a general community meeting! Food Not Bombs is a mutual aid group, not a charity. That means that you are part of our group and you are invited to join us to discuss your thoughts and ideas.
This meeting will be open to the community. All individuals and identities are welcome and respected.
This will be a virtual meeting! We will be hosting the meeting on Zoom. You can download the app or join from your web browser or phone.
Please use this Zoom link to join this event.
Hosted by Central Ohio Food Not Bombs.
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