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East Harlem's Fridge Fights Food Insecurity With Fresh Produce
11/20/2025
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Story summary
- An estimated 1.4 million New Yorkers face food insecurity, with 22.4% of East Harlem residents affected.
- The 155th Street Fridge, founded by Stéphanie Tonnoir in 2020, provides fresh produce and meals each Saturday at the Boys and Girls Club, relying on donations.
- Volunteers, including local teens, help distribute grocery bags.
