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In Savannah, a Fridge on the Sidewalk Is Fighting Hunger — Stocked by Neighbors, Free for All

On Waters Avenue in Savannah, Georgia, an outdoor community fridge is quietly feeding neighbors — every item donated by residents, with no payment, sign-up or questions asked. For the volunteers behind it, the project has become proof that the city truly shows up for its own.

June 20, 2026 · 4 min read

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