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A community fridge for the old Cedar bus depot: help our neighbors in Grand Rapids

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a community fridge - we need $900 for materials.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States455 views
Oliver G. Harris
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Grand Rapids
For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a community fridge. This year a group of 28 volunteers, including the neighborhood football club, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Cedar bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated a pump, and the remaining cost is $900. It will serve about 482 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. We'll hold a build day in May 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. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $900 goes: โ€ข Tools hire and delivery: $360 โ€ข Permits and inspections: $360 โ€ข Safety equipment and signage: $180 Thank you so much.

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  • Is tools hire and delivery the biggest cost or is there more coming?

    • Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Miami.

      • Ekkachai ThammasatPhoto verified

        Praying for you, Oliver. Hope this works out for you

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