Make a Friend Picnic

Most importantly: you’re all awesome. You signed up to a stranger’s event because you wanted to make a friend. You put yourself out there to meet people you don’t know, which is hard, and you did it anyway. So thank you. That took guts, and I'm not going to let that go to waste. What to expect: 🦆 A giant game of duck duck goose (yes, as adults, and yes, you will run) 🧊 Icebreaker bingo, with gift bags full of goodies from our partners for the first 50 people to complete it 💕 General picnic wholesomeness What to bring: 🧺 Your own picnic setup, food and drinks included. Expecting others to provide for you ain't cool. Be cool & self sufficient. 🧺 Board games and card games, if you’re a nerd like me. Set them out on your blanket and invite people over to play. It’s the easiest way to make a friend. One more ask: I want to give back to the city that’s bringing us all together. If you’re able, please bring a donation for the Mission Neighborhood Resource Center (MNRC). They operate on a harm-reduction model focused on dignity, community-building, and meeting basic human needs while residents move toward greater stability and well-being. All services are bilingual, drop-in, and open to adults 18+. Learn more: https://www.mnhc.org/en/community-programs/resource-center What they need: 🙏Underwear (any gender, all adult sizes) 🙏Disposable razors 🙏Feminine hygiene products 🙏Travel-sized hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, toothbrushes) Please no other clothing, food, kids’ items, or anything used. Ground rules: 🛑 Be a decent human being. Respect everyone in attendance. If you’re a creep, I will shame you with the lilac megaphone I purchased for this event. 🛑 Emergencies: call 911. There will be a basic first aid kit, but that’s it. 🛑 Keep your dogs on leash. 🛑 Take your trash with you. Don’t make me clean up after you. I’m trying to be your friend, not your mom (not that she should be cleaning up after you either). Somehow this wh