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Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville
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Your friendly local mutual aid group in Medford + Somerville, MA

Hotline Phone Number: (339) 545-1315

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Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville @mutualaidmamas.bsky.social · Apr 19
Want to get involved with MAMAS?
- Check out next steps at tinyurl.com/MAMASnextsteps
- Learn more on our website mutualaidmamas.com
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Our Fall Free Store is coming up fast! Shop for clothes, shoes, accessories, menstrual products, and diapers completely free, Sat., Nov 22, 10AM-2PM, at the playground at East Somerville Community School.

We also need volunteers! Sign up link in bio 🥰

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A flier with a lime green background, orange and red-toned leaves, socks, a hat, and a scarf is pictured. There is a white, oval in the center with text. "MAMAS" is on top and centered, in multi-colored text. "FREE STORE" is written in large, black text below. "FREE CLOTHES, SHOES, & ACCESSORIES FOR ALL AGES & SIZES" is written in smaller text below. Under that, "Saturday, November 22 10 AM-2PM, Rain date: 11/23 East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St, Somerville" is written in black text. At the bottom "Email askyourmamas@gmail.com with any questions." is written. MAMAS TIENDA GRATUITA ROPA, ZAPATOS Y ACCESORIOS GRATIS PARA TODAS LAS EDADES Y TALLAS Sábado 22 de noviembre 10:00 a 14:00 Fecha alternativa por lluvia: 23 de noviembre Escuela Comunitaria East Somerville 50 Cross St, Somerville Envía un correo electrónico a askyourmamas@gmail.com si tienes alguna pregunta. MAMAS LOJA GRATUITA ROUPAS, SAPATOS E ACESSÓRIOS GRATUITOS PARA TODAS AS IDADES E TAMANHOS Sábado, 22 de novembro das 10h às 14h. Data alternativa em caso de chuva: 23/11 East Somerville Community School 50 Cross St, Somerville Envie um e-mail para askyourmamas@gmail.com com qualquer dúvida. MAMAS MAGAZEN GRATIS RAD, SOULYE, AK AKSESWA GRATIS POU TOUT LAJ AK TOUT GWOSÈ Samdi 22 novanm 10 AM - 2 PM Dat lapli: 23/11 Lekòl Kominotè East Somerville 50 Cross St, Somerville Voye yon imèl nan askyourmamas@gmail.com pou nenpòt kesyon.
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Tomorrow! Also consider donating cash if you’re able! Nearest ATM Santander at 125 Broadway 👖🥰💵
mutualaidmamas.bsky.social Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville @mutualaidmamas.bsky.social · 20d
Drop off gently used clothing and shoes the next 2 Saturdays at Connexion to help us stock up for our free store! Drops offs on Nov 1st & 8th from 1-4PM. Our upcoming Free Store is Sat., Nov. 22nd, from 10AM-2PM, at East Somerville Community School. 🥰

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Image description: A white box with black text sits atop a brightly colored background with images of various clothing items. A purple starburst shape with white text is in the lower right corner. Image Text: Donate to the MAMAS Free Store, drop off between 1-4 pm on Saturday: October 25, November 1, November 8. Connexion Church 149 Broadway Somerville. Seeking kids’ clothes (all sizes), adult size L+ clothes, and boots, coats, hats, gloves
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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We know times are tough and money is tight right now. Please check out these local resources for food assistance if you find yourself in need. Solidarity, not charity.

Reach out to MAMAS if you need further assistance through our hotline: (339) 545-1315 or email us at: askyourmamas@gmail.com.
October 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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For 3 years, we've been supporting food security in Medford & Somerville through our Grocery Sweeps. With the uncertainty around SNAP, if you have the means, consider donating at bit.ly/donatetomamas, a cash day, or donating clothes for our Free Store 💕

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[Image description: A lime green banner, with a green and white canopy on top, and a bag of groceries on the bottom is pictured. “Grocery” is written in dark green, all caps letters, and “Sweep” is written in red cursive below. Below, in black text reads, “As grocery prices rise and SNAP benefits get cut, our volunteer delivery team is ready to step in for our neighbors – and we need your help to raise $3800 to support 40 more families this winter!” Below in white letters on a red box reads: “MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION AT BIT.LY/DONATETOMAMAS.” The MAMAS logo is on the bottom in a small, bright green circle. End image description.]
October 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Drop off gently used clothing and shoes the next 2 Saturdays at Connexion to help us stock up for our free store! Drops offs on Nov 1st & 8th from 1-4PM. Our upcoming Free Store is Sat., Nov. 22nd, from 10AM-2PM, at East Somerville Community School. 🥰

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Image description: A white box with black text sits atop a brightly colored background with images of various clothing items. A purple starburst shape with white text is in the lower right corner. Image Text: Donate to the MAMAS Free Store, drop off between 1-4 pm on Saturday: October 25, November 1, November 8. Connexion Church 149 Broadway Somerville. Seeking kids’ clothes (all sizes), adult size L+ clothes, and boots, coats, hats, gloves
October 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Support your neighbors by donating cash this fall! We'll host two Cash Days during our Free Store drop off days:

Saturday, November 1st and Saturday, November 8th
1-4pm at Connexion Church, 149 Broadway, Somerville. Nearest ATM: Santander Bank, 125 Broadway

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October 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Btw we'll be tabling at the No Kings Rally on the Boston Common tomorrow (10/18)! Learn how to get involved, donate (physical cash donations are always appreciated, they can meet neighbors' immediate needs more easily), come say hi, and channel your energy into action by caring for your community 💕
October 18, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Join us at Hillside Community Church Sun, 10/16, from 1:30-3:30PM for our mending skillshare! Learn, teach, help, be in community, while mending your clothes or clothes for our Free Store. 🪡🥰

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a banner displaying text with a cream background, buttons on the top left, olive green, red and orange plaid, and faded red fabric are along the left and top borders. "Mending Skillshare!" is written below the fabric in olive green, all caps text. A pink spool of thread is beside the text. Below, in a rounded, faded red box, "Sunday, October 26, 1 - 3 PM. Hillside Community Church (144 North St, Medford)" is written in cream text. In smaller, olive green text below, "Learn to sew, patch, darn, and repair clothing with your neighbors! You can use your own clothes or items we have. Some mending materials are provided, but please bring what you can!" is written. An orange rectangle is on the bottom left, with two people working on clothes, and the words "Repair Renew Reuse" is written in light brown text. In the center is a pink box with the "MAMAS" logo inside, in black outlined, white text. Besides that is an olive green square with "Masks required!" written in cream text.
October 18, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Join us at Connexion Church this Sun, 9/28, 1-3PM for our mending skillshare! Whether you have something to teach, tools or materials to share, or want to learn, all are welcome! Some materials will be provided, but bring what you can. Masks required please.

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Image Description: a banner displaying text with a cream background, buttons on the top left, olive green, red and orange plaid, and faded red fabric are along the left and top borders. "Mending Skillshare!" is written below the fabric in olive green, all caps text. A pink spool of thread is beside the text. Below, in a rounded, faded red box, "Sunday, September 28 1 - 3 PM. Connexion Church (149 Broadway, Somerville)" is written in cream text. In smaller, olive green text below, "Learn to sew, patch, darn, and repair clothing with your neighbors! You can use your own clothes or items we have. Some mending materials are provided, but please bring what you can!" is written. An orange rectangle is on the bottom left, with two people working on clothes, and the words "Repair Renew Reuse" is written in light brown text. In the center is a pink box with the "MAMAS" logo inside, in black outlined, white text. Besides that is an olive green square with "Masks required!" written in cream text. End image description.
September 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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A white background with a light purple border around it. The text on the image reads “Islamophobia has no place on our community, and MAMAS stands with our Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian neighbors. Now and always.” “Now and always” is highlighted in green. A white background with a light purple border around it. The text on the image reads “we reject Islamophobia, anti-Arab racism, and anti-Palestinian hatred in all its forms. We expect our public leaders to do the same by rejecting, not perpetuating, Islamophobia, and working with, not against, community members working towards a free Palestine. “A free Palestine” is highlighted in green. A white background with a light purple border around it. The text on the image reads “With the ongoing genocide in Gaza and continued attacks on Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian communities, our public leaders must be held accountable, hold others accountable, and work towards a world where we are all free.” “Are all free” is highlighted in green.
September 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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I've been taking long walks with friends now that the weather is cooling down, and I've happened across two of @mutualaidmamas.bsky.social's gardens around Somerville.

They're gorgeous and lush, full of so much growth in fairly small spaces -
September 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Help support MAMAS and eat delicious pizza at American Flatbread/Sacco’s Bowl Haven, Tues, 9/9, 4-10pm! $2 of every small and $4 of every large flatbread pizza will be donated to MAMAS to put back into our community, including dine-in, takeout, & delivery.

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Text is on top of a beige, slightly opaque background of a pizza. "American Flatbread & MAMAS" is written on top of the image, in their logos. Below in large text with a black outline, "Benefit Bake!" is written. "Do good and eat good" is written below in smaller font of the same style. Below, "Tuesday, September 9th 4:00PM-10:00PM" is written in red text. In smaller, black text below, "American Flatbread Davis Square (Also Sacco’s Bowl Haven) 45 Day St., Somerville, MA" is written. At the bottom, "Includes fine-in, take-out, and delivery!" is written in small, red text.
September 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Huge thank you to everyone came out to our back-to-school free store on Saturday!! This event wouldn’t be possible without the help and support from our free store working group, Food Not Bombs Boston, and our neighbors for donating clothes, school supplies, and other needs.
several racks of clothing as well as bags and boxes of donations stand outside the East Somerville Community School building on a sunny day. A banner painted with a birthday cake and cupcakes. the Cake is frosted with the words “Mutual Aid” and the smoke from the lit candles spells “Solidarity, not charity” An open trunk of a small van/suv full of large containers of clothes Seven neat, tall stacks of clothes hangers gathered on the ground next to boxes of donations.
August 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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☎️Join the MAMAS hotline & help connect neighbors to the resources they need! We have 2 upcoming trainings, RSVP link in bio:

- Mon Aug 4, 6:30-7:15pm
- Tues Aug 5, 2-2:45pm

Los entrenamientos se realizarán en inglés, pero por favor háganos saber si desea uno en español y podemos proporcionárselo.
"Join the hotline" is written in large, black text, occupying most the banner, across a light purple background. In the middle, in smaller, black text, "Monday, August 4 from 6:30-7:15PM" and "Tuesday, August 5 from 2-2:45" is written. A fuchsia, small, round, wavy shape is positioned to the right over the banner's text, and "RSVP online" is written in white text inside. On the bottom left, a small, lime green, oblong shape is positioned over the text and "Virtual training (on Zoom)" is written inside in black text. End image description.
August 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Happening this Sunday!
mutualaidmamas.bsky.social Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville @mutualaidmamas.bsky.social · Jul 12
Our next mending skill share will be at @portersqbooks.bsky.social on Sunday, 7/27 from 5-7pm! @portersqbooks.bsky.social
will be donating 20% of sales during this time to MAMAS. Please RSVP by emailing events@portersquarebooks.com.
Image Text: Mending skill share Sunday, July 27th, Porter Square Books, 1815 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 118-119, Cambridge. Porter Square Books will be donating 20% of sales during 5-7 pm on July 27 to MAMAS. Please RSVP by emailing events@portersquarebooks.com. Image ID: This image features a cartoon-drawn individual with long brown hair holding a needle and thread, darning a green sock in the lower left corner and another cartoon individual working at a sewing machine in the upper right corner. Image text is in red and blue font.
July 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Bring us your donations this Saturday! And we are still looking for volunteers to help us with this event!
mutualaidmamas.bsky.social Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville @mutualaidmamas.bsky.social · Jul 19
Our Free Store is collecting clothing AND school supplies at Connexion, Sat 7/19 & 7/26 from 1-4PM for the upcoming store on August 9th! We're also looking for volunteers to help us out, registration link in bio! 🎒✏️👖

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MAMAS Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville. Spare school supplies around the house? The MAMAS Free store is looking for: calculators, colored pencils, composition notebooks, crayons, dry erase markers, erasers, folders, glue sticks, highlighters, index cards, magic markers, notebook paper, notebook dividers/tabs, pencils, pencil sharpeners, pencil cases, rulers, scissors, spiral notebooks. Bring donations to Connexion (149 Broadway, Somerville) on Saturdays from 1-4PM.
July 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Here's a stunning stat from Families for Justice As Healing, the state leaders in the incarceration of women.

We can prevent transgressions leading to incarceration by investing in communities. But that's not the future MA is willing to invest in. Shame on MA.

#mapoli
A screencap of an Instagram post from Justice as human text on a purple background: how much is $360 million exactly? Enough to give every woman inside MCI Framingham I guarantee $50,000 a year for the next 30 years. Invest in women, not prisons
July 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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CALL TO ACTION: We're swamped with requests for air conditioners, and we're looking for more people to donate AC units! Check out the infographic below if you've got an extra unit or would be willing to contribute funds to buy one for a neighbor who needs one.

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Blue and white flyer for Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville's air conditioner redistribution. Text is black and reads: "Have an extra working A/C? ... Email askyourmamas@gmail.com or call our hotline at 3395451315. We'll ask for info about your extra AC like: How many BTU's does it have? Can it fit in an average window? Can you deliver it, or do you need it picked up? Then we'll try to match you with a neighbor who needs an AC to beat the heat!"
July 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Our Free Store is collecting clothing AND school supplies at Connexion, Sat 7/19 & 7/26 from 1-4PM for the upcoming store on August 9th! We're also looking for volunteers to help us out, registration link in bio! 🎒✏️👖

Español 🧵⬇️
MAMAS Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville. Spare school supplies around the house? The MAMAS Free store is looking for: calculators, colored pencils, composition notebooks, crayons, dry erase markers, erasers, folders, glue sticks, highlighters, index cards, magic markers, notebook paper, notebook dividers/tabs, pencils, pencil sharpeners, pencil cases, rulers, scissors, spiral notebooks. Bring donations to Connexion (149 Broadway, Somerville) on Saturdays from 1-4PM.
July 19, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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We are especially seeking size XL+ clothing!
mutualaidmamas.bsky.social Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville @mutualaidmamas.bsky.social · Jul 4
MAMAS will be collecting clothing and school supply donations every Saturday this July at Connexion Church (149 Broadway, Somerville) from 1-4PM to gear up for our Back to School Free Store on August 9th, 10AM-2PM (rain date 8/10)! 👗✏️👖📚

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This image has big red text across the top reading, "MAMAS Back-to-School Free Store." Below in black text, it says "Clean, gently used clothes for all ages and sizes AND school supplies!" Beneath a title reading "SHOP FREE" is a rounded green and red text box reading "MAMAS Free Store: Saturday, August 9, 10am-2pm, Easter Somerville Community School, 50 Cross Street, Somerville" Another text box under "DONATE" says "Saturdays 1-4pm in July, Connexion Church, 149 Broadway, Somerville." Black text saying "Email MamasFreeStore@gmail.com with questions or to get involved!" There are pastel colored clip art clothes, push pins, and notebooks decorating the flyer.
July 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Grab a 🍺 at @remnantbrewing on Thursday, July 31st from 6-10 pm and support MAMAS! $1 of every beer goes towards our community funds. We hope to see you there!
Image Text: MAMAS Mutual Aid of Medford and Somerville Community Pint Night at Remnant Brewing Thursday, July 31st 6-10 pm 2 Bow Market Way $1 of every pint sold will be donated to MAMAS! Come learn more about our work and how you can get involved! Image ID: White lettering sits atop a dark grey speckled background. Remnant’s logo of an R in a circle with four solid white dots is in the upper left corner.
July 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Our next mending skill share will be at @portersqbooks.bsky.social on Sunday, 7/27 from 5-7pm! @portersqbooks.bsky.social
will be donating 20% of sales during this time to MAMAS. Please RSVP by emailing events@portersquarebooks.com.
Image Text: Mending skill share Sunday, July 27th, Porter Square Books, 1815 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 118-119, Cambridge. Porter Square Books will be donating 20% of sales during 5-7 pm on July 27 to MAMAS. Please RSVP by emailing events@portersquarebooks.com. Image ID: This image features a cartoon-drawn individual with long brown hair holding a needle and thread, darning a green sock in the lower left corner and another cartoon individual working at a sewing machine in the upper right corner. Image text is in red and blue font.
July 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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MAMAS will be collecting clothing and school supply donations every Saturday this July at Connexion Church (149 Broadway, Somerville) from 1-4PM to gear up for our Back to School Free Store on August 9th, 10AM-2PM (rain date 8/10)! 👗✏️👖📚

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This image has big red text across the top reading, "MAMAS Back-to-School Free Store." Below in black text, it says "Clean, gently used clothes for all ages and sizes AND school supplies!" Beneath a title reading "SHOP FREE" is a rounded green and red text box reading "MAMAS Free Store: Saturday, August 9, 10am-2pm, Easter Somerville Community School, 50 Cross Street, Somerville" Another text box under "DONATE" says "Saturdays 1-4pm in July, Connexion Church, 149 Broadway, Somerville." Black text saying "Email MamasFreeStore@gmail.com with questions or to get involved!" There are pastel colored clip art clothes, push pins, and notebooks decorating the flyer.
July 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Do you have an AC that needs a home? Does your home need an AC? Email askyourmamas@gmail.com or call 339-545-1315 with info about your room/window size, AC size/BTU cooling rating, & if you can pick up or need delivery. Let's stay safe & cool this summer! ☀️🏖️😎

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The background is a light blue/white gradient, with a doodle of an air conditioner to the center-right. "Need a home for your working A/C? Need an A/C for your home?" is written in small, black text on top. "Air Conditioner Redistribution in Medford & Somerville" is written in large, black text across the center. Below, "Email askyourMAMAS@gmail.com or call our hotline at (339)545-1315" is written in black text. Below this, "We'll ask for a little info about your A/C or space:" is written in smaller, bold black text. Below, bullet points saying "-What size is your room? -Does it have a normal window? -Can you pick up the A/C or do you need it delivered?" is written below in thin, black text. "And then try to connect you with what you need!" is written below in bold, black text. A small "MAMAS" logo is at the bottom with a white square background. End image description.
July 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Call for volunteers! Join CAAS next Saturday, June 28th, to distribute Know Your Rights flyers to homes throughout Somerville. (We will likely meet at 10:00am; to be confirmed next week.) Sign up here if you're interested: www.bit.ly/Somerville-Flyering [1 / 2]
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Somerville Know Your Rights Flyering Sign-Up / Inscríbete para Repartir los Volantes “Conoce Tus Derechos” en Somerville / Inscrição para distribuição de folhetos “Conheça seus direitos” em Somerville
ENG: Knowledge is power -- help distribute flyers about renters and immigrant rights to your neighbors! When: Saturday, June 28 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Somerville; neighborhood/meeting locat...
www.bit.ly
June 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM