Item 5. ATX Free Fridge_Nitza Cuevas - May 2026 — original pdf

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Rooted in mutual aid, not charity, ourmodel is simple: give what you can,take what you need. Everyonedeserves access to fresh food, noquestions asked.All of the ATX Free Friges are located outdoors, 100% free & open to the community 24/7 no sign up or permissions required “Whenever I sign up to stock & clean the Brentwood fridge, I see the immediateimpact of what I’m contributing to my neighborhood. Neighbors come up to askabout the collective and/or happily accept what food and toiletries I haveavailable. Those who are just passing by take a second to pick up and throw away apiece of garbage in a receptacle, kiddos ask out loud if they can bring somethingfor the pantry next time. Everyone says “thank you”. It’s a moment out of my weekwhere I’m connecting with my neighbors, and it’s incredible feeling.”"I live and work central — I like to cook and for my joboften end up w/ catering extras. I love being able toshare directly w/ folks who might be hungry and helpeliminate food waste.""I wouldn't be able to feed my family a lot oftimes without it. Very thankful. I have 8 kids +grandkids. It's very hard even with a job""This project has helped us feed our large family + we are sograteful for a way to share food with the community. Wehave food allergies + intolerances so food pantries will givefood we cannot eat or cook."