美国人日益依赖基层互助网络提供食物和紧急援助,
Americans increasingly rely on grassroots mutual aid networks for food and emergency help amid economic hardship and failing public services.
在日益加剧的经济困难、政治不稳定和削减公共服务的情况下,美国人越来越多地转向互助基层和社区主导的努力,邻居在没有等级制度或严格要求的情况下相互支持。
Amid rising economic hardship, political instability, and cuts to public services, Americans are increasingly turning to mutual aid—grassroots, community-led efforts where neighbors support one another without hierarchy or strict requirements.
这些举措植根于移民和黑人社区的长期传统,包括食品冰箱、免费商店和紧急援助,通常利用社交媒体来组织和分享资源。
These initiatives, rooted in long-standing traditions among immigrant and Black communities, include food fridges, free stores, and emergency aid, often using social media to organize and share resources.
由纽约的Kashish Ali和布鲁克林的Yoly Nuñez牵头的项目从企业收集剩余食物,
Projects like those led by Kashish Ali in New York and Yoly Nuñez in Brooklyn collect surplus food from businesses and distribute it quickly, emphasizing solidarity over charity.
兴趣激增,组织者报告参加互助培训的人数创纪录,因为人们在正式系统失灵时寻求立即、可信赖的支持。
Interest has surged, with organizers reporting record participation in mutual aid trainings, as people seek immediate, trustworthy support when formal systems fail.