In charge of the refrigerator are, among others, Astrid Terrazas and Jane Tuss. Astrid says that since the pandemic, the difficulties in buying food or paying rent have intensified for many people in Ridgewood, especially for undocumented immigrants who have been left without work and cannot access government aid. In Terrazas’ view, the community fridge is not about charity, but about mutual aid, especially for those living at risk of eviction, either because they cannot pay the rent or because of pressure from the owners of the buildings who want to renovate them. or sell them, and then offer the much more expensive apartments.
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