In this episode of Citizen Better, community organizer KJ Kearney learns about community care and the power of mutual aid in supporting marginalized communities. KJ discovers how food distribution programs, like those run by the Lowcountry Action Committee, draw on historical traditions of using food to build community and promote social progress. These programs also stress the importance of sustaining those who contribute to these efforts, including Black-owned restaurants that preserve cultural heritage. He also explores how mutual aid can be practiced through unconventional means,like collecting sneakers, with business owners using their passions to support their communities. KJ underscores how community-driven initiatives, whether through food programs or entrepreneurial endeavors, can create lasting social impact by fostering networks of support and reciprocity.