Free herbs for Black & Indigenous folks
Funded by community
Free to all.
Serenus medicines are formulated for chronic pain, anxiety & immunity, but may resonate with people who do not experience any of those issues. Serenus is owned/operated by a single chronically-ill & disabled Black Indigenous person. While I work hard to ensure that there are always funds in the herb bank to support incoming requests, you may have a wait time between requesting and receiving your order.
All Black and/or Indigenous community members are invited to request a free herbal care package, 2 times per year, no questions asked.
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As of 9/1/23, the Herb Bank receives $1,595.79 in monthly recurring contributions from 37 members, funding ~21 care packages. Each care package of 4 products + shipping costs roughly $75.
The current goal is to reach $2,000 in monthly contributions (funding ~26 care packages each month). This work is 100% funded by community - no grants, no wealthy backers. It is personal reparations in practice.
Non-Black and non-Indigenous folks are asked to contribute below.
How to Support the Herb Bank
FAQs for recipients
Who can request a care package?
Anyone who identifies as Black (descendants of formerly enslaved peoples on this land) and/or Indigenous to Turtle Island (so-called U.S., Canada, Mexico). You can request a care package once every 6 months.
What happens after I make a request?
You’ll receive an email when your order is entered/confirmed, and another with tracking info when your package ships. Please keep an eye on the tracking and inform me of any lost/damaged packages ASAP.
How can I contact you with questions?
Please only reach out if you need to update your mailing address, edit/cancel your request or inform me of a missing or damaged package - serenusherbs@gmail.com
How can I request a care package?
Read through this entire page. Create a login below. Fill out the request form. Choose 4 items you’d like to receive. That’s it! Recipients are not picked - everyone who meets the criteria and makes a request will receive a package.
How long does it take?
Requests are filled in the order they are received. Orders usually take several weeks but almost always ship in the same month they are requested. Please be patient with me. In general, this is a slow-moving operation, run by just one person who is disabled/chronically-ill and also working a day job.
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you can request in-season medicines in the shop. if an item is not listed on the request form, it is not currently available.
you may request one care package every 6 months. this is a tiny operation and I want to make sure everyone can receive a package. requests made before the 6 month mark with be deleted.
if an item you requested is out of stock, I’ll sub with your backup item. if you did not choose backups, I will only send the in-stock items.
you must be located in the so-called U.S., Canada or Mexico. while I do not believe in borders, “international” shipping costs are currently too expensive for the Herb Bank’s small funding.
recipients in Canada/Mexico may have to pay import taxes upon delivery
products are not evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition.
please treat me like a person. do not abuse me or this offering. I reserve the right to deny any herb bank request for any reason.
recipients are asked to fill out the Herb Bank testimonials form before requesting another care package (you only need to fill it out once, after your first box). you’ll receive a link to the form by email a couple months after you receive your box.
kind words, reviews and shares on social media are greatly appreciated & help new people find the Herb Bank! feel free to leave a product review after you’ve had some time with your medicines.
As of 9/1/23, all requests are made via the Herb Bank Community portal linked below. You’ll create a free login and be directed to the request form. If you cannot access this portal, please email Serenusherbs@gmail.com!