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So, as someone currently struggling to feed myself, at the mercy of paychecks from consultants who don’t want to pay you, the community fridge outside of Botani on Lewis have been a godsend. SNAP runs out, food pantries are a coin toss, but there are always amazing samaritans in the community, making sure these fridges are stocked. I’ve only ever dropped off canned goods that I don’t want, or grains that I won’t eat, but Felfel in particular, I noticed, provides balanced meals that will actually feed the community. (Couldn’t pay my internet before Verizon shut it off, so I spent a few hours working at Botani, and was so grateful to be able to grab their beef/ pork lasagna with a salad as a lunch to heat at home!)

It’s not just Felfel, I went back to Botani close to 11pm to try to pay my Verizon bill again, and this wonderful woman jumped out of a car and stocked the area with mostly non-perishables, keeping in mind of the heatwave. She even left a bunch of s’mores ingredients in time for Fourth of July! Passersby in the neighborhood were so happy that she did that and that they got to talk to her, and hear that she would be right back there tomorrow. I personally hate sweets, but to even have someone contribute to a community in that way during the holiday season actually made me cry from joy. I didn’t talk to her because I would’ve started crying, but it was such an incredible thing to see. I’ll just say now, to the adorable, short, white lady in the bandanna with those fresh direct bags… Thank you for letting me witness such a beautiful thing, while I simply try to pay my bills. Thank you for being a star in this community.

(Also the person who provided all the smoked trout and smoked salmon during the day, I’m glad I stopped by before the hoarders (who I won’t judge), for such a pricey treat filled with omega-3s! 😬)

And quite frankly, anyone that does contribute. Whether it’s a bunch of zucchinis, or premade meals, or Staples to enjoy the holiday weekend, thank you so much for thinking about those in the community that are struggling. ♥️

Happy fourth, everyone!

Shekinah is such an insecure little mean girl who absolutely needs to bring people down to feel better about herself. The fingers in the face, the insults, the triggering comments?!?! Girl…. She knew exactly what she was doing.

You wanted to say something you knew would get under Thaís skin, but gurl, WHAT?! … dear, look around…. Do you know where you are?!

Rewatching the scene, you see Guillermo at another table, chilling, watching these girls fight as they do when a camera is present so it’s all laughs, but listen, objectively, “go back to your country” is soooooo out of pocket to say.

Of course Shekinah wants to do damage and run away. I’m glad Guillermo didn’t let it slip.

Not even through episode 6 and TWICE now, someone has explained something their partner doesn’t like as “part of their culture”.

Josh saying “Catie had pizza for breakfast. It’s weird how anything in America can be breakfast, it’s part of the culture.” Um… no the f*** it isn’t. That’s the breakfast of someone who doesn’t have it together.

Then when Paula puts on perfume and Thomas makes a whole scene about it, saying, “oh in Brazil we love smelling nice, it’s part of our culture.” … oh that’s a BRAZILIAN thing? Be real. Tell your manz to suck it up.

Hey, as stated above, SNAP and food banks are amazing at keeping New Yorkers fed, but are there any that offer household items? Like paper towels, cleaning products, and maybe even pet food/ pet supplies?