The People’s Revival

Principle: Collective Hunger Requires Collective Action

The system wants us isolated — each family scraping by alone. But when we pool our small resources, we turn survival into strength. A food co-op isn’t charity; it’s shared stewardship. It’s the Fair Share Covenant in action.

Step 1 – Gather the Core

Find five to ten trustworthy people who share your conviction: no one eats alone.

Keep it simple. Start with a text thread or group chat. Your first meeting can happen in a living room or church basement. The question to begin with:

“What would it look like if we fed everyone here, every month, no matter what?”

Step 2 – Start the Pot

Each member commits a monthly contribution — even $20–$40 each creates a $200–$400 base.

Elect a treasurer (the one who’s good with receipts, not the one who likes control).

Transparency is your shield; post every purchase and balance on a shared whiteboard or group message.

Step 3 – Shop Smart, Shop Bulk

Use that pooled money to buy staples in bulk: rice, beans, oats, canned goods, oil, frozen vegetables.

Shop wholesale clubs, local farms, or discount chains. Ask for “case pricing.”

Store goods in the church pantry, a garage, or a donated freezer. Label everything and rotate stock.

Step 4 – Divide and Deliver

Once a month, assemble co-op boxes or bags with equal portions for every household.

Include recipes and preparation ideas (like the $100 menu).

If you can, deliver to elders or the disabled first — service is your sermon.

Step 5 – Grow the Circle

Invite others to contribute food, money, or time.

Add community gardens, local farmers, or restaurants that can donate surplus.

The rule: Nobody gets rich; everybody gets fed.

When you’ve proven it works, help another group start their own. Replication is the revolution.

Stand-Out Truth

Mutual aid is holy.
Every bag of beans handed across a table is a quiet miracle — proof that the Kingdom still breaks bread among the people.

Call to Action

Don’t wait for a grant, a politician, or a 501(c)(3).
Find your five.
Start your pot.
Feed your block.
Let’s build something better.