Bright yellow ‘community refrigerators’ pop up to feed those in need across Philadelphia
© HEATHER KHALIFA/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS The fridges are meant to be a positive addition, not an obstruction, says Nelson. Locations are chosen so that they're always tucked away from the sidewalk in areas that don't detract from the business that's hosting it.
It’s Saturday morning, and Michelle Nelson, 44, is neatly lining up Granny Smith apples and unshucked ears of corn in a refrigerator standing outside near the intersection of Seventh Street and Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s Ludlow neighborhood. A full spread of produce is already tucked inside: tomatoes, Thai eggplant, jalapeños, summer squash, onions, Italian frying peppers, and beets. Read More