Admittedly, we are weary.

New York state, where we both live, just implemented a new mask mandate for all indoor public places that do not require proof of vaccination. We're grateful for this news as cases surge anew - and also exhausted. It has been a long haul for so many of us, and it continues to be particularly taxing for people in service, including, but not limited to food and beverage, retail, healthcare, and / or parenting / caregiving.

We feel the overwhelming wish for an end to uncertainty, yet we continue to feel like the only way to move forward is through, not back - forging a new path, however unclear, uncomfortable, and / or inconvenient that might be.

We've realized that what energizes us the most during this season is not the excess or the expectations, but pure and simple giving. 

Consider joining us this week as we offer a $5000 DONATION MATCH to Kite's Nest, a local (to us) organization that builds the collective capacity of young people to bring about healing, personal transformation, social connection, and systemic change. When the weight of the world bears down upon us, the youth leaders at Kite's Nest give us inspiration and help us translate our despair into action. 

When you help us reach a total of $5k, the impact compounds: we will match it to help Kite's Nest get that much closer to their goal of raising $50,000 by December 31st, which will then unlock a $50,000 match from another generous donor.

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HOW IT WORKS

• Donate directly on the Kite's Nest website. 
   
• Send a screenshot of your donation receipt to info@goodfoodjobs.com with GIVING in the subject line by NOON on Friday December 17th EST.
   
• We'll tally up the total and match the donations, up to a total of $5000.
   
• When you share on instagram, tag @kitesnest to amplify your donation.

• Kite's Nest empowers youth to help build and shape the kind of world we all want to live in. 
   
• If 250 people donate $20, we will reach our goal. You can double your impact by donating today.
   
• Because there may be people on your gift list that don't need anything material, consider donating in their name. 
   
• We'll pick 10 winners at random and buy / send them a copy of the Not Our Farm worker 'zine, a guide to working on farms, "made by workers for workers". 

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We will be closing our digital doors for the weeks of December 20th and 27th. That means no social media posts, no newsletter, but yes - always and forever - still plenty of jobs. We'll meet you back here on January 3rd, 2022. Until then, take care of yourself and your community, listen to your inner voice, and practice moving slowly.

Yours in food justice,

Tay + Dor

photo by Emily Garthwaite

tidbits...

resources on anti-racism, environmentalism and food culture AKA stuff we're reading / listening to / watching / noticing / thinking about / captivated by this Tuesday . . .

"We are choosing not to end hunger. Presenting it otherwise obscures the fact that it is, at its core, a matter of political will — not a matter of ability." - A Growing Culture sets the record straight on the myth of overpopulation.

During this festive season don't miss out on Party Line, a new subscription-based wine and music experience by the one and only Ashtin Berry. It's a perfect gift for a friend or yourself - to experience wine in a totally new and transformative way. And be sure to check out the inspiration behind starting Party Line - Decolonizing the Language of Wine. 

We love the Love Notes from Soul Fire Farm, a monthly newsletter that pointed our hearts to the Not Our Farm organization - their page of testimonies from farm workers on what would constitute a 'dream farm' job offers so much to digest and learn from. If you're equally inspired, consider supporting the Not Our Farm worker 'zine. 

Read the latest GFJ Story on award-winning British photojournalist Emily Garthwaite and her travels across Iraq. Words by Jehan Nizar, photos by Emily Garthwaite.

got a tidbit? drop it here for us and we'll share it in next week's newsletter.