GROCERIES FOR WRITERS: BY THE NUMBERS
In response to the WGA strike, Humanitas launched Groceries for Writers, a direct aid campaign to raise and distribute funds in support of those in the screenwriting community experiencing food insecurity.
Since launching on May 8, Humanitas has distributed:
Over 1,500 e-gift cards redeemable at grocery stores to writers across the country
300 farm bundles
100 school supplies Target Gift Cards to WGA writers in the Los Angeles area
Over 1,600 donors have made this effort a reality. Donors hail from 49 states, Washington D.C., and the Marshall Islands. International donations have come in from 29 countries across the globe, spanning both hemispheres.
PROJECT UPDATES
September Updates
September 27: Humanitas distributed 66 cards to WGA writers and support staff, bringing the total distributed to 1,571.
September 24: Humanitas distributed 100 farm bundles, bringing the total to 300.
September 22: Humanitas issued 31 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,505.
September 19: Humanitas issued 29 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,474.
September 15: Humanitas issued 20 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,445.
September 12: Humanitas issued 20 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,425.
September 8: Humanitas issued 67 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,405.
September 1: Humanitas issued 35 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,338.
Humanitas recognizes that this time of year comes with other costs as students are returning to schools and receiving supply requests. To subsidize these costs, Humanitas ran a "Back to School Special" under the umbrella of the Groceries for Writers project to serve WGA Member Families. 100 students were supported by this project.
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August 29: Humanitas issued 30 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,303.
August 25: Humanitas issued 16 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,273.
August 22: Humanitas issued 8 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,257.
August 18: Humanitas issued 18 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,249.
August 15: Humanitas issued 24 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,231.
August 12: Humanitas distributed approximately 80 CSA produce and shelf-stable bundles for WGA writers in the Los Angeles area.
August 11: Humanitas issued 29 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,207.
August 8: Humanitas issued 15 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,178.
August 4: Humanitas issued 26 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,163.
August 1: Humanitas issued 24 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,137.
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July 28: Humanitas sent 46 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed up to 1,112.
July 26: Humanitas distributed 49 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total number of cards sent to 1,066.
July 21: Humanitas issued 18 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 1,018.
July 19: Humanitas distributed its 1,000th e-gift card.
Additionally, Humanitas hosted a table at a WGA picket line and gave away $600 in grocery support to WGA raffle winners.
July 14: Humanitas distributed 14 e-gift cards to WGA writers, including six to WGA Lot Captains in recognition of WGA Captain Appreciation Day, bringing the total number of grocery cards issued to 659.
July 13: To address ongoing need, Humanitas announced the Groceries for Writers project is now accepting requests for additional support from WGA East and WGA West writers, even if they have already received a grocery card.
More information on how to request additional support can be found here.
July 12: 14 e-gift cards were distributed to WGA writers, raising the total of cards sent to WGA writers to 645.
July 7: Humanitas sent 11 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total distributed to 631.
July 5: Humanitas issued 16 e-gift cards to WGA writers, bringing the total number distributed up to 620.
July 2: Humanitas distributed approximately 40 CSA produce and shelf-stable bundles for WGA writers in the Los Angeles area.
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June 30: Humanitas supplied e-gift cards to 4 additional WGA writers, increasing the total number distributed to 604.
June 28: Humanitas supplied e-gift cards to 7 WGA writers, bringing the total distributed up to 600. Humanitas also opened registration for a second free farm bundle pickup in partnership with Earth Matterz and Paper or Plastik Cafe.
June 23: Humanitas supplied e-gift cards to 14 WGA writers throughout the week, bringing the total distributed to 593.
June 17: Humanitas supplied e-gift cards to 51 WGA writers throughout the week, bringing the total distributed to 579.
June 10: Humanitas distributed 50 CSA produce and shelf-stable bundles for WGA writers in the Los Angeles area.
June 8: Humanitas sent an additional 59 e-gift cards over the course of the week, bringing the total distributed up to 528.
June 7: Humanitas expanded its Groceries for Writers effort to include a free farm bundle pickup in partnership with Earth Matterz and Paper or Plastik Cafe.
June 2: Humanitas sent an additional 24 e-gift cards over the course of the week, bringing the total distributed up to 469.
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May 26: Humanitas sent an additional 56 e-gift cards, bringing the total distributed up to 445.
May 19: Humanitas sent an additional 20 e-gift cards, bringing the total distributed up to 389. In addition, Humanitas delivered 19 picket line and family care packages to WGA writers.
May 16: Humanitas sent a second round of 169 e-gift cards. The recipients of this round were determined on a first come, first served basis with priority going to early career writers.
May 12: Humanitas sent a first round of 200 e-gift cards. The recipients of this first round were determined on a first come, first served basis with priority going to early career writers.
May 8: Groceries for Writers launched.