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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

People often thank us for what we do, but all the credit for this one is yours. THANK YOU so much for contributing to our fundraiser! You have made a difference in the lives of a lot of people this week! 🖤🖤🖤

A stack of tents and tarps in front of a garage

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

UPDATE: Thanks to all of your incredible support and generosity, our goal has been met!!! Our community, have always shown up for us when we need it, & from the bottom of our hearts we want to thank you all making it possible for us to continue our work of helping to meet the needs of our neighbors

This is the same graphic from the quoted post with a big red box and white lettering saying "GOAL MET!!!"

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Hi, all. We're trying to raise $500 to help out our unhoused neighbors who lost tents and tarps in Wednesday night's storm. We appreciate all the support from the community.

OUR NEIGHBORS NEED YOUR HELP!!!

Wednesday night’s storm ripped through many of our unhoused neighbors’ primary shelters.

We are looking to buy some extra tents and tarps to replace those damaged in the storm.

We are hoping to raise $500 before noon on Sunday so we can
purchase these urgently needed supplies. Links in bio.

Venmo - @OmahaAutonomous
Cash App - $OmahaAutonomous

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The lesson learned today is show up early if you want raspberry tea

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Indoor pizza day to beat the heat this past Sunday

A stack of pepperoni pizzas and a stack of cheese pizzas

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and made this another great Sunday with the community! 🖤

A bunch of box lunches loaded up in a car

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

It’s that time of year when temperatures start to rise, and unfortunately, so are the needs of the community. As always, we greatly appreciate your generosity which helps us continue our work, but right now the greatest need might be you.

Fruit snacks and granola bars on a table

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Hard to believe we’ve been at our new location at Walnut Hill Park (and thanks to the generosity of the congregation of Augustana Lutheran Church, in the church basement when the weather isn’t ideal), for over 7 months now, but so far things have been going well.

Tote full of hygiene products and other supplies

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Hi, all, it’s been a while! I assure you we are still out here and have been staying busy trying to help community members meet their needs.

Supllies including toilet paper, duct tape, ponchos, feminine pads, etc

Snacks including crackers, fruit cups, mini cookies, Ramen noodles, etc

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

A friend & street kitchen regular has hit a rough patch & needs help to make rent! He's an incredible organizer who has done so much for street kitchen since we moved to Walnut Hill in November, including welcoming us to the neighborhood & helping us build a strong relationship with the community.

Caption: Mutual Aid Request

Venmo: @OmahaAutonomous
Cashapp: $OmahaAutonomous

There's a picture of a little chef guy and a bride and groom. Groom is missing his head

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

One of our longtime members needs our support! Addison is a passionate ally who has given so much of her time & resources to the community over the years. It would be amazing if we could give back & help her with costs as she fights cancer. Thank you for your support www.gofundme.com/f/help-addis...

Hi, my name is Addison, and asking for help for myself like this is not something that comes easily to me.

Over the past months, my life has been turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis. What started as unexplained symptoms quickly became doctor visits, tests, scans, and the reality that I now face ongoing cancer treatment and an upcoming surgery.

There are days when this feels incredibly heavy, physically, emotionally, and mentally. But I am fighting with everything I have, and the love and support from those around me has reminded me that I’m not doing this alone.

While I am doing everything I can to stay strong and focused on healing, the financial weight of this journey has become overwhelming. Between medical bills, treatments, surgery costs, and medications, the expenses add up faster than I ever imagined.

This GoFundMe is to help cover:

Cancer treatments and related medical bills
Upcoming surgery and recovery costs
Medications and follow-up care

Every donation, no matter the amount, helps ease the burden so I can focus on what matters most: getting through treatment and healing.

If you’re not able to donate, sharing this page or keeping me in your thoughts means more than you know.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, kindness, and love during one of the hardest chapters of my life.

With gratitude,
Addison

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Our winter coat drive is back! Starting Monday November 24th running until January 5th, we're working with @legendcomicsandcoffee to collect cold weather gear for our neighbors. We're looking for clean, lightly used or new coats, gloves, hats, scarves, blankets and other cold weather supplies.

Our neighbors need coats

Community coat drive with Omaha Autonomous Action

What we need: Clean, gently used or new winter coats and cold weather gear

Where: Drop off items to Legends Comics and Coffee at 6068 Maple Street in Benson

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Hello Omaha! The weekly OAA Street Kitchen is moving to a new location. Starting Sunday November 2nd, Kitchen and distro will be at Walnut Hill Park by 38th and Hamilton every Sunday from 2-3. Tomorrow will be a little celebration, and we hope to see some of y'all there!

Black sign with words "FREE FOOD" on it next to a road.

Tables with supplies next to a propane stove, all under a black tarp with words "OAA STREET KITCHEN" on it

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

We want to remind folks that what we do doesn't have to be unique. Help make your neighbors a meal, pass off some supplies, cash, or just chat with those in your community and learn how we can all support each other. Hoping everyone is staying safe and warm!

Apples, granola bars, fruit snacks, and rice krispie treats on a table

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

and hygiene supplies. Every week we see more new faces, and as assistance programs continue to be cut and prices go up, we don't expect that to change anytime soon. We know the small area of town we’re able to work in isn’t the only place where people are struggling.

Gatorade, bottled water, and Ziploc bags of dog food

Bananas, granola bars, fruit snacks, and chips on a table

Wipes, toothpaste, Plan B pills, and condoms on a table

Mini muffins and granola bars on a table

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

It's finally fall! It's been about a month since our last distro update, and we wanted to share what we've been up to! As always, we’ve had a busy few weeks. We had a delicious veggie stew with corn bread, pizza, chicken and rice bowls, pumpkin curry soup and tacos! As well as plenty of snacks

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

First of all we want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who's donated their time, supplies, or funds in the last week. It's greatly appreciated and we're on track to continue our normal request schedule! Without our community we wouldn't be able to do what we do.

Pizza box with child's artwork that says "pizza, this is for you"

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

If you've got the means, and it seems like a project you'd like to support, you can join our Patreon or send us a donation on Venmo or Cashapp. We know times are hard for everyone and only getting harder so anything you can spare is deeply appreciated.

Our Patreon, Venmo and Cashapp, links in bio

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

At this rate, we can't afford to keep requests going. The attached pics give you an idea what a typical request week looks like.

this week's requests sorted for their recipients and mostly loaded into the back of a car. Several requests, tents and cat supplies, don't fit in the trunk and are instead sitting on the ground.

this week's requests laid out in a driveway

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Three years ago, we were able to buy requests every week, and get 3 needs and 3 wants for folks. Today, we've had to scale back to a limit of two items per person every other week. Even with that change, our last several request shops have each been more than our monthly Patreon payout.

a hand written shopping list of typical requests (camping, cleaning, and hygiene supplies, clothes, and various other items) mostly crossed out.

collage of receipts from Walmart, Thriftworld, Scheels, and Ace Hardware

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Hi, we need your help. One of the things that sets OAA apart from many other mutual aid projects is our request process. It's something that we believe in very strongly, as it gives some of our most disenfranchised neighbors agency and autonomy.

Laundry detergent, toilet paper, a shoe box, pillows and other goods with the caption "WE NEED YOUR HELP"

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Thank you to Urban Abbey for partnering with us on this! Drop off donations at Urban Abbey before November 16.

Help us support our unhoused neighbors!

Hell us full cold weather kits! Bring donations if the following items before Nov. 16th.

mittens/gloves
Wool socks
Hats
Emergency mylar blankets
Hot Hands packs
Emergen-C
Electrolytes
Cough drops
Chap stick
Snacks

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Our unhoused neighbors really need the support of all in the community, now more than ever. Show up for your unhoused neighbors, whether that be providing a meal, supplies, cash, or just a chat. Mutual aid is a great way to build community and provide tangible assistance to those who need it.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

We got to share a Greek pasta salad, pizza, grilled hot dogs and some delicious Khichdi with our neighbors, as well as an array of snacks and drinks. Thanks to generous donations we had canned goods, hygiene products, and period packs to distribute, in addition to our usual request fulfillments.

A bunch of Little Caesars pizzas on a table

Salad with feta cheese and chicken on the side

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The temperatures have been more bearable the last few weeks, but with the increase in sweeps and pressure from police, demand is as high as ever.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Although we work hard to get people the basic supplies they need to make life a little easier, conditions are getting worse for folks. Police and business owners alike continue to harass our neighbors, forcing people to constantly relocate.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Also, shout out to the people who brought us extra food and supplies at Street Kitchen. Small and travel size toiletries are a great resource that’s always much appreciated and welcome year-round. If you'd like to help out, just send us a message!

Chicken salad sandwich, chips and an orange drink

A jug of lemonade being poured into a cup

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

35 shampoos / conditioners 30 lotions 6 deodorants 50 soaps 20 toothbrushes 11 toothpastes 4 flosses 2 packs of wipes 2 boxes q tips (500 count) 20 tampons 100 pads 10 hand/ face collagen masks 8 razors

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Huge thank you to the people and orgs that helped us out with our July hygiene supply drive, especially Urban Abbey for running a supply drive for us! This is what we collected from the drive:

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

We ended July with a hotdog grill-out, turkey sandwiches, homemade meatloaf and plenty of snacks and veg from folks' gardens. In August, we had enchilada casserole, a ton of salad, chicken salad sandwiches, and pizza.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

We’ve been busy at Street Kitchen this summer! Here's a lil recap of the last couple months: July was HOT. In addition to our usual supplies at kitchen, a few members went around the community to distribute water and electrolytes to folks who needed it.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

notes from the youth group, as well as water, electrolytes, socks, sun screen, bug spray, snacks, and toothbrush and toothpaste, wipes, and hand sanitizer.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

OAA had the pleasure of meeting with Urban Abbey's youth group for a second time recently. We had great conversations about the spectrum from charity to mutual aid, heard some absolutely inspired ideas for mutual aid projects, and put together at least 30 care packages, each featuring incredible

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

We agree! We get feminine hygiene products through Access Period in Omaha, so we typically have them on hand every week. If people would like to donate financially to them to help them continue their important work of providing these products, they can do that here: www.accessperiod.com

A table filled with packets of feminine hygiene products.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

We need your help! Toiletries are a huge need at Street Kitchen, and we try to have as many as we can every week for people to take. Personal hygiene is a basic necessity that everyone deserves access to. Let's help make that access possible!

Flyer for the Omaha Autonomous Action toiletry drive, happening from July 8 to July 31.
We need new/unopened:
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap/body wash
Baby wipes/body wipes
Deodorant
Toothbrushes/paste
Dental floss
Cotton swabs
Disposable razors
Shaving cream
Washcloths
Toilet paper
Lotion
Hairbrushes/combs
Lip balm

Drop off location:
Urban Abbey, 1026 Jackson Street

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

As we get deeper into summer, preventing heat illness is more important than ever. Every week we provide water, cool rags, ice and other essentials to those who stop by Street Kitchen.

Bottles of water and a jug of lemonade on a table. Someone is pouring a cup of lemonade

A coffee pot grill Urban Abbey, with a dish of sugar, non-dairy creamer, and cups

Period packs and Bombas socks on a table

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Despite the heat, the past two weeks have been busy! We got to share smoked chicken, a few different salads, and plenty of snacks and sides with our neighbors.

Two foil pans filled with smoked chicken drumsticks

Bananas, oranges, dinner rolls, and a pre-made wrap

Containers of pasta salad, with dishes of olives and onions to add as toppings

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

You ensure we have steady funds to get people what they need to survive, and we’re honored that we’ve been able to continue doing this work for four years now!

Clockwise-Top left to bottom left:
Salad
Pasta with black beans and corn
Salad with bread
Spaghetti

Clockwise-Top left to bottom left:
Chili with cheese
Tacos with oranges on the side
Chili with cheese
Chicken soup
Middle picture: Chicken tortilla soup

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

However, requests are also one of the most costly things we provide, at approximately $400-500 for a single week of requests, and we’re forced to limit them to every other week at the most. Many thanks to our Patreon subscribers and everyone who donates to make that possible.

Caption: A typical week of requests
Picture: car loaded up with dog food, tents, diapers and other various items requested by neighbors

Pictures of bananas, apples, oranges, carrots and granola bars

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

As the weather has improved, we’ve expanded what we do at Street Kitchen–we’ve helped with clothing mending and have games or other things for folks to do while we chat and share a meal every week. Requests remain one of the core parts of Street Kitchen.

A sign that says "Clothes repair" and a book titled "Mending Life, A Notebook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts" set on a table

A green basket with sunscreen packets, covid 19 tests and toothpaste.
A mobile charging station. Both set on a table

Pictures of pork rinds, soda, bottled water and coffee set out on tables

Pictures of people playing card games and art supplies

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

These helped us meet the additional demands of winter and still have funds to provide meals, handwarmers, hygiene supplies, socks, gloves, hats, and other requests.

Caption: so much soup
Four pictures of different soups being served

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

We also received a $1000 community mini-grant from One Omaha for the first time that allowed us to purchase 10 tents, 10 sleeping bags, a table, 2 benches, and 200 emergency mylar blankets.

Caption: Tents & sleeping bags from the One Omaha Mini-Grant
Two pictures of a car loaded full of tents and sleeping bags

Pictures of period packs, wipes, toothbrushes, lotion, gloves and beanies

Various pictures of desserts, chips, granola bars and bananas

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

We distributed well over 300 coats plus other winter gear to our neighbors thanks to community donations. A huge thanks to all of you for making sure we kept as many people warm as we could during the freezing cold weather.

Caption: Just a few of the coats from the coat drive.

4 pictures of coats and various clothing set out on tarps

Clockwise-Top left to bottom left:
Beanies
Gloves and hand warmers
Hand warmers
Gloves

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

It’s been too long since our last update, but we’ve stayed busy! So, here’s a little catch up post: Street Kitchen been going strong so far this year. This winter, you all really showed up for our coat drive!

Clockwise-Top left to bottom left:
Burgers being cooked on a flat top grill
Taco bar
Tacos being made
Pasta with bread

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Join us at the Abrahams Branch Public Library meeting room this Thursday at 5 pm for a screening of 'The People's Joker' followed by a care package assembly workshop and discussion. Come by, hang out, and get involved with local mutual aid!

Purple and Black Poster titled "OAA SOCIAL NIGHT" with text included in post description.

Purple and yellow poster titled "About The People's Joker:" with the text: In the absurdist autobiographically-inspired dark comedy, a painfully unfunny aspiring clown (Vera Drew as Joker the Harlequin) grapples with her gender identity while unsuccessfully attempting to join the ranks of Gotham City's sole comedy program in a world where comedy has been outlawed. Uniting with a ragtag team of rejects and misfits, Joker the Harlequin forms an illegal anti-comedy troupe that puts her on a collision course with the devious caped crusader controlling the city.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

ways to donate! Want to lend a hand or just hang out? Join us at the park at Saddle Creek and Cuming every Sunday from 2 to 3; we're the gaggle of comrades having a cookout.

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🏴Omaha Autonomous Action🏴 @omahaautonomous.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

From distro today: we had a taco bar, alongside a bunch of fresh fruit and loaves of bread! We've enjoyed unseasonably good weather on Sundays but it's getting very cold most of the week, which is why we want to have hand warmers available every Sunday. Want to get involved? DM us! Stay warm, y'all.

A bowl with two tacos and two clementines next to a bag of potato chips.

A pile of bananas and clementines on a table outdoors.

Around 10 loaves of bread next to a pile of bags of chips on a table outdoors.

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