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Let's build a community fridge together in Los Angeles

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a community fridge - we need $2,000 for materials.

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Elena N. Marquez
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Los Angeles
For three years the neighborhood has asked for a community fridge. This year a group of 26 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Sycamore vacant lot, but no funding. We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $2,000. It will serve about 329 people, including local farmers and market traders. We'll hold a build day in October 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 $2,000 goes: • Materials: $1,000 • Permits and inspections: $280 • Safety equipment and signage: $430 • Tools hire and delivery: $290 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

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  • Rooting for you, Elena. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

    • Take care, Elena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

      • Praying for you, Elena. Your post was clear and honest

        • Sending love, Elena. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

          • sending love. Hope you get there. Thinking of Los Angeles.

            • praying for you, Elena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from New Delhi.

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