EVG reader Jackie Silvestri stopped by early this morning to drop off donations for the new East Village Community Fridge outside S'MAC on the northwest corner of First Avenue and 12th Street.
As the above photo shows, someone — with help? — decided to knock the fridge over. We're told that three officers from the 9th Precinct put it back upright.
This was just the third night for the fridge out in the wild...
And as we reported on Thursday, this is a project between S'MAC owners Sarita and Caesar Ekya along with East Village Neighbors, a local volunteer group, and Change Food, a social marketing nonprofit. Residents can drop off unopened food for anyone in need to take.
The Community Fridge will be available outside S'MAC 24/7... though if vandalism remains an issue, there may need to be amended hours to when S'MAC is open.
Updated 10/11
Caesar reports that the fridge is now out of commission after it was tipped over... they'll work on getting a replacement. So no more donations for now.
That's right, one knucklehead to knock it down, three people to set it back right. See how the math works? And yes, those who set it right were unis. Good for them. More work together.
ReplyDeleteImagine being so miserable that you need to destroy a community fridge offering free meals.
ReplyDeleteDOOOOOOSH BAGS that's who's that miserable!!
DeleteWas passing by Friday night at around 9, and didn't see it there. Is it that easy to miss?
ReplyDeleteAs many locals know, there is a homeless woman who goes up First Avenue now, knocking over the metal City trashbins, yelling random phrases to herself. One night, I saw her doing this and followed, picking up the trashbins one by one (which btw are heavy AF), until after following her for four blocks, I realized that onlookers thought I was the boyfriend who set her off. Defeated, I slunk home..
ReplyDeleteThis was really disappointing, but as one of the people organizing it, I just want to assure everyone we'll definitely have another back up soon! (This one was destroyed.). If anyone knows of a fridge that can be donated and/or transport, can you let S'Mac folks know?? And we'll let EV Grieve know when we're fully operational. Many thanks to Jackie for stopping by to drop off food before we were even officially up and running - Thank You!!!!! More to come! Diane
ReplyDeleteAnd that fridge won't work now so have to find a new one. But we'll get something up and running again this week. Thanks for the donations and will update as soon as a new one is installed.
ReplyDeleteFeel sorry for the individual who did it...he needs serious help.
ReplyDeleteMore likely a mentally ill bum than a douche. I saw a disheveled looking street person assaulting a shipping pallet last week then he started raging on a trash can on 9th and 1st. It's starting to feel like the 1980's........
ReplyDeleteSMAC how loving and caring are you and the other business owner.People must continue helping each other.For those that want to destroy a Goodwork,they need help as well.Perhaps some mental health do gooder can come up with an idea? LOVE THE CARE YOU ARE SHOWING, DONT STOP
ReplyDeleteIt's back up and running.
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