Graphic that says "THE PEOPLE'S STORE - Mobile Mutual Aid Free Store". Underneath, text that reads: "We are a volunteer-run collective that supplies unhoused people with survival items such as tents, harm reduction supplies, clothing, food, and more! We distribute supplies twice a month at two locations in Portland out of our trusty yellow truck, Dolly Parkin!" Distribution times: 1st Sundays @ 1:30pm SE 99th & Ankeny / 3rd Sundays @ 1:30pm SE 3rd & Belmont Patreon & Venmo: @thepeoplesstorepdx In the lower right corner, there's a graphic of a yellow truck that says "THE PEOPLE'S STORE" in a funky font. 😎
Graphic that reads: "The People's Store is an anti-capital, mobile, mutual aid free store offering material support to our unhoused neighbors: * Anti capital: No money is exchanged. Our guests do not pay for food or supplies. * Mobile: We come to people directly, in our yellow box truck Dolly Parkin. * Mutual aid: bypassing traditional systems to help our neighbors. Solidarity not charity. * Free store: Instead of bringing what we think people want, we stock our store based on what is desired by our guests. Requests, popular items, etc."
Graphic that reads: "Collective Values: * We center the people we serve with dignity, adaptability, and consistency. * Accessibility to our guests and our volunteers. * Horizontality in responsibilities and decision-making. * Open communication and doing so with clarity, honesty and love. * Authenticity in why we choose to do this work and in the connections and relationships we build. * Accountability & transparency in our actions, growth, self-reflection, and the knowledge that conflict is inevitable. * Quality over quantity, depth over transactionality, expanding our capacity sustainably, and the knowledge that real relationships ease our sense of urgency."
Graphic that reads: "How to Support TPS: * Donate Funds: Subscribe to our Patreon or send one time donations to our Venmo, @thepeoplesstorepdx on both platforms. * Volunteer with us: IRL and virtual roles including distro, cooking, finances, supply sourcing, social media, and more. Volunteer interest form in bio. * Donate supplies: Drop off supplies from our wish list to either donation locations. In-Kind Donation Guide and Wishlist link in bio with location info. * Business Allies: Local businesses that can provide donations of food, materials, or services to TPS on a one time or long term basis. * Boost our work: Share our posts to get the word out to others who can donate their time and money to TPS!"
We’re The People’s Store, a mobile mutual aid free store based in Portland, OR. 💗 We’re a volunteer-run collective that supplies unhoused people with survival items twice a month out of our trusty yellow box truck, Dolly Parkin.
Check below for info about how to get involved or get supplies! 👇
