Community refrigerator to be replaced after theft in Hunting Park

This time, the fridge will be bolted to the ground.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia community will get some help putting food on the table again.

A community refrigerator is re-opening in the city's Hunting Park section.
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Officials with the "As I Plant This Seed" nonprofit say someone stole the original fridge from the neighborhood back in February.

Community refrigerator stocked with food stolen from non-profit


The Home Depot donated a new appliance to the organization.

It will be in the same location: on the 3500 block of North 9th Street.
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This time, it will be bolted to the ground.



The fridge has a "take what you need" policy to help feed families in the community.
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