Activists Share Outcry After 'Food Not Bombs' Arrested For Trespassing

Another giveaway ruckus on local streets . . . Here are the basics: 

"Kansas City police arrested two volunteers with Kansas City Food Not Bombs on Sunday for trespassing in a parking lot where the group has long served meals, the group said.

"Two people were charged in Kansas City Municipal Court on Monday with trespassing for alleged violations at the address where the group serves meals, according to court records."

The statement from the group as they continue fundraising: 

"For over 13 years, Food Not Bombs KC has been sharing 60 - 100 hot meals, groceries, and other supplies freely in the same public area on the sidewalk. Last Sunday was the first time we were unable to do so. Despite police disruption, we distributed what food and supplies we could at another location, though many of our neighbors were shooed away by police presence and were unable to find us. 

 

"We intend to continue sharing with the community, as dozens of our neighbors rely on the food we share every week. Food is a human right. We have the right to public spaces, and the right to demonstration.

We have covered the bond for our volunteers who were arrested during our meal share. 

 

"Any support you can share will help us cover any additional fines, legal costs, or more bonds paid should KCPD continue to escalate."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

KC police arrest volunteers serving free meals in Kansas City parking lot. Why?

Kansas City Food Not Bombs said it has been serving a free meal at a parking lot off Independence Avenue for 13 years.

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