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Let's build a community fridge together in Buffalo

A community-led a community fridge at the old Union bus depot that will serve 324 neighbors.

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Isaac F. Ray
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Buffalo
For five years the neighborhood has asked for a community fridge. This year a group of 16 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Union bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated a pump, and the remaining cost is $2,800. It will serve about 324 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. We'll hold a build day in July 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 $2,800 goes: • Materials: $1,650 • Permits and inspections: $370 • Safety equipment and signage: $480 • Tools hire and delivery: $300 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Isaac

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($918 in total) I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 26% there. the plan for tools hire and delivery is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($370). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    “Hope things get better. From Accra with love.”

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    “You got this. Thought of Isaac all day after reading this.”

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    “Rooting for you. I'm in Wudil, thinking of you.”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Isaac all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

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    “Happy to help. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Medellín”

  • Hoa Lan Do 🇻🇳 · $25

    “Best of luck. I'm in Hanoi, thinking of you.”

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  • your post was clear and honest. After 11 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Sacramento.

    • Rooting for you, Isaac. This could happen to any of us. After 6 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

      • You're not alone, Isaac. I hope things turn around soon.

        • Keep going, Isaac. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Thinking of Buffalo.

          • hope things get better soon, Isaac. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

            • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Isaac!

              • Isaac F. RayOwnerAnswer

                Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. materials comes first ($1,650) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.

            • Julián N. DíazID verified

              Wishing you peace, Isaac. More neighborhoods should do this. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

              • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Buffalo.

                • Isaac F. RayOwnerAnswer

                  Thank you. If you're in Buffalo I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

              • Thinking of you, Isaac. Shared it with a few friends. After 17 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                • Miles D. CunninghamPhoto verified

                  sending love, Isaac. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless

                  • Anil F. ChauhanPhoto verified

                    Best of luck, Isaac. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Buffalo.

                    • Hope it all works out, Isaac. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                      • Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Barranquilla so I could bring a meal!

                        • Thinking of you and your family, Isaac. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

                          • Leo A. DayPhoto verified

                            hope it all works out, Isaac. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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