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A community fridge: a volunteer-led effort in Metz
Volunteers in Metz are raising $2,500 for a community fridge at the Maple vacant lot.
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For three years the neighborhood has asked for a community fridge. This year a group of 11 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Maple vacant lot, but no funding.
We have received donated tools, and the remaining cost is $2,500.
It will serve about 547 people, including local farmers and market traders. We'll hold a build day in November and everyone is invited.
We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos.
Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered.
Where the $2,500 goes:
• Tools hire and delivery: $410
• Safety equipment and signage: $300
• Materials: $1,790
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Henri
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Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Epe.
so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more
More neighborhoods should do this. After 19 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Toronto.
take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Adama
How is Henri doing now?
Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.
Stay strong, Henri. More neighborhoods should do this
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Henri?
Thank you. If you're in Metz I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Sending strength, Henri. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Yonkers
Praying for you, Henri. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Thinking of Metz