The People’s Bodega is a mutual aid collective based in New York City dedicated to fueling the revolution! We are powered purely by solidarity-based support, uniting with communities in the fight against inequitable systemic power structures like racism, transphobia, and economic injustice.

Our project began in May 2020 when a handful of rascals got together and borrowed a van to provide free nutrition and supplies to protestors during the George Floyd Uprising. With help from the community we purchased a 16-foot box truck to hold more masks, water bottles, fruit snacks, and even a mobile power station thanks to our rooftop solar panels. The work soon expanded from protest support to wider mutual aid: weekly outreach at local NYCHA developments, distributing hygiene products and clothing to our houseless neighbors, supporting large-scale food drives, aiding community defense, and lending our truck to groups like The Connected Chef.

During the last three years, we've supported actions in all five boroughs, truckin' alongside groups fighting for Black liberation, trans rights, police abolition, better working conditions, and more. We regularly collaborate with organizations such as Astoria Food Pantry, Free Store Astoria, The Rolling Library, Sixth Street Community Center, South Bronx Mutual Aid, and Washington Square Park Mutual Aid.

The People’s Bodega continues to be utilized by many mutual aid organizations, our rapscallions deployed around the city to fight fascism and supply the people. You may have caught us giving free clothing, hygiene supplies, and food to migrants camped outside the Watson Hotel. You might have seen us demonstrating against the chuds who harass Drag Story Hours around the city. Or you might have passed us on the road as we were picking up food rescues to redistribute to the NYC network of community fridges..

We want to keep on trucking and we need your help! Whether you donate $13.12, $69, or $420, 100% of donations go towards the People’s Bodega and our work. These funds go toward truck maintenance, upkeep, insurance, and gas; supplying free snacks, water, sunscreen, and more to protests and community events; and purchasing warm gear, hygiene supplies, and blankets for our houseless neighbors. Everything we have to give will always be free.

Follow us on Instagram for updates, or reach out to thepeoplesbodeganyc@protonmail.com if you'd like to collaborate!

The People's Bodega General Fund

By Astoria Food Pantry

The People's Bodega General Fund

fueling the revolution for free