Support the Utah to Black Mesa Supply Drive!

This supply drive will go until November 15!
At Black Mesa, the federal government considers many people trespassers on their ancestral homeland. Many of the resisters who have refused to relocate to make way for Peabody Coal’s mine are now elders, having fought this battle since the ‘70s. Now, the community of Black Mesa needs our support to weather both the pandemic and winter. That’s why in both Salt Lake City and Logan, Utah, we’re collecting supplies that members of the community have requested.
At 8,000 feet, winter in this high desert landscape can be extremely cold and difficult. Travel can be hard and often out of the question. We aim to bring supplies down to the Black Mesa community before the cold weather hits, at the beginning of November.
Below is a list of requests. If you’re able to donate, you can either purchase the items and bring them to a drop-off site, or donate funds toward their purchase. We’re also taking firewood, if you have any from that windstorm to spare!
You can also donate cash! When donating, please make a note that it’s for Black Mesa support under “You may enter specific project here.”
We do this work in the spirit of solidarity with people who are defending the land and our collective future from coal mining, through their presence on the land and tireless resistance. This effort was prompted by a call for support from Black Mesa elders who are coordinating supply distribution, and whose dedication to their community’s wellbeing is ceaseless.
Please email DefendBlackMesaCamp@protonmail.com for a drop-off location in SALT LAKE CITY, SOUTH JORDAN, or LOGAN, Utah.
Supply Drive List
Firewood! Preferably seasoned/aged wood that’s ready to burn.
Dry Goods:
Hot and cold dry cereal
Nuts (walnuts, sunflower seeds, etc)
Energy/granola bars
Salad dressing (thousand island, ranch)
Mayo
Honey
Canned veggies (corn, green beans, peas, carrots)
Canned fruit
Dried fruit (mango, peach, etc.)
Canned soup (chicken, beef, veggie)
Canned meats (ham, spam, ground corned beef, chicken, beef)
Vienna sausage
Canned tuna
Cooking oil (olive, canola)
Beans: black, navy, pinto, etc.
Rice
Baking supplies:
Brown sugar
Blue corn flour
Unbleached flour
Pancake mix
Syrup
Baking soda
Baking powder
Vanilla extract
Pumpkin spice
Seasonings:
Cayenne, cinnamon, chili powder, sea salt, turmeric, curry powder
Herbs—Italian seasonings (basil, oregano, thyme)
Black pepper, Mrs. Dash
Chili garlic sauce
Baby Supplies:
Baby food
Diapers (size 3 to pull-up)
Baby wipes
Baby toys
Blankets
Beverages:
Tea (sleepytime, throat comfort, stress relief, ginger/turmeric, ginger/lemon)
Hot chocolate
Apple cider (non-alcoholic, mix)
Sparkling water
Juice: Orange, cranberry
V8 juice (regular and spicey)
Milk in cartons (almond milk, shelf-stable regular milk, etc.)
Water: large jugs and smaller bottles
Coffee
Coffee creamer (shelf-stable)
Perishable goods
(It will be best to collect most of these closer to Nov. 1—cash will be appreciated to help with purchasing them):
Bread
Celery
Pumpkin
Dry fruits
Lemon
Ginger
Garlic
Onion
Chilis (fresh)
Kale
Cucumber
Potatoes
Eggs
Fruits
Zucchini
Sweet corn
Melons
Ham
Sausage
Bacon
Butter
Household/Hygiene Products:
First aid supplies
Toothpaste
Shampoo (Head & Shoulders or other brands)
Cleaning products (bleach, white vinegar, Pine Sol, ammonia, Lysol, etc.)
Aloe vera hand sanitizer
Liquid hand soap
Hand wipes
Toilet paper
Paper plates/bowls
Disposable gloves (L, XL)
Menstrual pads (M, L, XL, with wings)
Tampons
Mouthwash
Laundry detergent
Batteries (C, AA, D)
Flashlights
Trash bags (33 gal, 13 gal)
Paper towels, napkins
Freezer bags
Plastic silverware
Mouse traps
Scotch tape
Animal Food:
Dog and cat food (dry)
Chicken feed
Other:
Meta Mucil Fiber Capsules/Powder
Flaxseed capsules
Super smoothie squeezable
Elderberry syrup
Zinc capsules
Cinnamon capsules
Turmeric capsules
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/393138298757397