From Harlem to Brownsville, sidewalks outside bodegas and apartment buildings have been converted into help-your-self pantries for those in need.
There are no long lines, ID checks or limits on the amount of food taken. Neighbors took notice and began stalking the fridge on their own. Food comes from community gardens, two for one specials at the grocery store or extra helpings after family dinner. Mothers, the elderly, home attendants, postal workers and the unemployed have all flocked to pick up a few things, Raven said.
As the weeks went by and the pandemic only worsened, more and more people wanted to get involved with their own setup. Umpster guided locals in other neighborhoods with a hands-off approach, seeming to highlight the need for boots on the ground if a fridge is to be successful.“Our role is to help people get set up, then we're out,” Umpster said. “Once a community takes over and is managing the fridge themselves, we don't need to be involved.
That focus still involves large scale organization at times. A list of 180 volunteers spread out among 15 fridges are in constant communication with one another, coordinating large delivery distributions. The goal is to keep each fridge stocked around the clock, Umpster said. Recently Umpster found himself constantly answering calls and DMs from people around the globe, all asking for help on their own projects. Based on all the interest, In Our Hearts posted and “DYI Free Fridge” guide on its“We now have three operating in Oakland, one in Los Angeles,” Umpster said. “If someone wants to start something and be a part of In Our Hearts, that can happen, but also just start a fridge without us and we'll support you.
“I raised kids here, but never have we come together on this scale before,” Raven said. “We have people from the synagogues, churches, local pantries, running groups. It's really connecting people, even with social distancing.”
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