u/Big_Signature2995

Hey friends!

Update on the community fridge project I posted about a while back. We have a confirmed location and we’re moving forward, with a small twist.

For those who missed the first post: the idea is a free, open-to-all spot where anyone can take food or leave food, no questions asked. Neighbors taking care of neighbors.

The twist is we’re starting with a community pantry rather than a fridge while we look for a location with the right setup for refrigeration.

Here’s what I need right now:
1- People who can help build the pantry structure

2- Local artists who’d want to paint and decorate it

Just to be transparent, I don’t have a budget to cover materials at this stage, so any donated tools, wood, or supplies would go a long way.

Thanks!

I just realized that I have two Reddit accounts, I don’t know how that happened. I have only disclosed one on the DS-160 form, because I was not aware of the other one. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What should I do about it? I have nothing to hide.

I’ve been researching this idea for a while and I think Tacoma is ready for it. The idea is simple, a fridge placed outside a local business or community space where anyone can leave or take food for free.

These already exist in Seattle, NYC, Chicago, and a bunch of other cities. They’re volunteer-run and surprisingly straightforward to set up. I’ve already been in touch with the Seattle Community Fridge and Freedge (the national nonprofit that supports these) and both have been really helpful.

I’m not looking for anything formal to kick things off, just a small group of people who care and have a little time to spare. Could be 3-4 of us to start.

If this sounds like something you’d want to be part of, drop a comment or DM me. Would love to connect with people who are as excited about this as I am.