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Friendly Fridge BX Advocates for Partnership with Gourmet Dining and Locke’s Loft Despite Pushback 

A close-up of The Friendly Fridge BX located on Manhattan College Pkwy. LAILI SHAHRESTANI / THE QUADRANGLE   Laili Shahrestani  Editor-in-Chief While food insecurity remains a pressing issue around the Riverdale community, efforts for Gourmet Dining to donate leftover food from Manhattan University’s dining hall, Locke’s Loft, to the Friendly Fridge BX — a take what you need, leave what you can community refrigerator just outside of campus gates … Continue reading Friendly Fridge BX Advocates for Partnership with Gourmet Dining and Locke’s Loft Despite Pushback 

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Friendly Fridge Sees Increased Need Following SNAP Benefit Cuts, Holiday Season

The Friendly Fridge has been active in the Bronx since 2020.  GRACE CARDINAL / THE QUADRANGLE Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief With the longest shutdown in government history causing a lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for those around the world and locally in New York City, Manhattan University’s Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) paired with the Friendly Fridge BX to host a holiday … Continue reading Friendly Fridge Sees Increased Need Following SNAP Benefit Cuts, Holiday Season

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Friendly Fridge Partners With MU CMSA For Campus Volunteers And New Pick Up/Drop Off Location

Angelina Persaud, Senior Writer Manhattan University’s Gourmet Dining along with Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) have partnered with Friendly Fridge BX to address food insecurity in Riverdale and spread the Lasallian mission of serving the community.  Friendly Fridge was originally founded on May 21, 2020 with the mission to “normalize reducing environmental waste and harm while also reducing the stress of many. We accomplish … Continue reading Friendly Fridge Partners With MU CMSA For Campus Volunteers And New Pick Up/Drop Off Location

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Nurturing Sustainability: Riverdale’s Battle Against Food Waste

Food donations towards Riverdale residents. ZOEDEFAZIO/THEQUADRANGLE By Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor Manhattan College and its service provider, Aramark, face the challenges of overconsumption and food waste. Even as the college actively advocates for sustainability, the battle against wastefulness continues. With a commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, MC finds itself at the intersection of advocating for change and confronting a problem within its walls.  Aramark … Continue reading Nurturing Sustainability: Riverdale’s Battle Against Food Waste

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The Friendly Fridge is Back

After a tumultuous spring, the Friendly Fridge has returned to serve the community. ZOE DEFAZIO/ THE QUADRANGLE By Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor After a tumultuous spring, the Friendly Fridge has returned to serve the community. After a hiatus to create a new designed system, the volunteers are determined to help those in need of food and goods. The new location, situated on the side wall … Continue reading The Friendly Fridge is Back

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The Last Stop Welcomes Friendly Fridge to Fight Food Insecurity

by Caroline McCarthy & Anna Woods, Staff Writer & Asst. News Editor Through participation with a nationwide mutual aid project, a community fridge has been established by two women from the Bronx community to help battle food insecurity. This fridge —with brightly colored promises of “Free Food” or “Comida Gratis” painted on its side— is located outside of The Last Stop at 242nd Street and … Continue reading The Last Stop Welcomes Friendly Fridge to Fight Food Insecurity

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