Feed the Poor, Not the War: Rock Island Protest, December 27th
On December 27th, Rock Island will become the site of a protest with a clear demand: Feed the Poor, Not the War. This gathering is not only about resisting militarism—it is about holding our local leaders accountable for neglecting the most vulnerable in our community.
Why We Stand
While the city council and mayor continue to prioritize budgets and policies that fail to address poverty, homelessness, and hunger, families in Rock Island are left struggling. The protest calls out this imbalance directly: when leaders ignore basic needs while aligning with systems of war and profit, they betray the people they are meant to serve. Our message is simple—redirect resources to feed, clothe, and shelter those in need.
What to Bring
This protest is both a demonstration and an act of care. We ask everyone attending to bring items that will go directly to those experiencing hardship:
Food: Non-perishable goods, canned items, and staples.
Clothing: Warm coats, gloves, hats, socks, and everyday wear.
Essential items: Blankets, hygiene products, and survival supplies.
Toys: Gifts for children, ensuring joy and dignity during the holiday season.
By bringing these items, we show the city council and mayor what true leadership looks like—meeting human needs first.
This protest is more than opposition; it is a vision for a different future. A city where budgets prioritize food banks over defense contracts, housing over hollow rhetoric, and compassion over neglect. By standing together, we declare that the council and mayor must answer to the people—and that the people demand care, not war.
Join us in Rock Island on December 27th. Bring food, clothing, essential items, and toys. Stand with us as we call out the city council and mayor, demanding that they put people before profit, compassion before conflict. Together, we will show that true power lies in feeding the poor, not fueling the war.
