All four of Evanston Community Fridges’ refrigerators were empty on Dec. 19, though two had been restocked just three days earlier. Anna Grant-Bolton, Evanston Community Fridges’ outreach organizer, said the fridges have all since been filled — but still, they empty out from time to time. “It’s indicative that there’s a lot of folks who.
Local organizers are continuing a collective effort to sustain a network of community fridges in Evanston after its co-founders transitioned out of their roles this past summer. Though both organizers are stepping back, they said they are hopeful the community fridges will continue to thrive and free-of-cost groceries will remain available as neighbors engage in.