"The Evanston Community Fridge movement relies on the support of the community...volunteers check on the fridges and community members donate food and supplies."

"Evanston Fight for Black Lives said its community fridge is “meant to provide food to those who want it, no questions asked.'"

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"The fridges aim to help out Evanston residents without relying on ineffective institutions to provide nourishment and cultural affirmation."

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"The fridge is intended to act as a form of mutual aid where all community members can take and add food."

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"She worked for months to bring a community fridge to Evanston and it was destroyed in a car crash. Then the community stepped up."

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"There will be no income or residency prerequisites for using the fridge, which will be open to members both inside and outside the Evanston community."

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