Trans and rainbow flags welcomed visitors to the park, where activists set up camps to share aid, such as seeds, clothing, and other supplies. Those in attendance also received free food, water, and zines. Friendly socialists swapped stories and discussed the importance of Queer spaces, climate activism, and small-scale cultivation.

"It's for everyone," said one of the organizers, who preferred to remain anonymous. "At the end of the day, it's a community event for everyone."

The organizers' goal was to spread love, materials, and information to those in need. "I'm out here doing a zine distro, also called an infoshop. We're out here trying to spread good ideas and make a positive impact in this world," said Rosemary, a booth attendant.

"All these zines are available for free online," she added. "There are literally thousands of online infoshops where you can get all kinds of literature, good and bad. What's more important than anything is just getting people to think critically about what's going on and their position in this world and the things that they can actually go and do. Direct action gets the goods."

Also present at the event was the Starbucks' Worker's Union, which has been actively picketing, postering, and protesting throughout Seattle, advocating for employees to be able to unionize. Before the fair, the union held a solidarity rally with speakers, including City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, who denounced the union-busting activities of the corporate giant.

The Mutual Aid fair comes at an important time for Capitol Hill. With warmer weather leading to more outdoor activities, Seattle police have been cracking down on homeless encampments in parks.

Just last week, Tashkent Park — an "international symbol of goodwill" between Seattle and sister city Tashkent, Uzbekistan — was cleared of all tents and persons by the SPD. Sweeps of local parks often leave houseless people displaced from their communities and belongings.

The fair provided a brief bit of respite for those affected by recent sweeps, as well as services and community to those in need.