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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Hand holding a fridge in front of a brick wall, which reads “Evanston Community Fridge.”

As its co-founders depart, here’s what’s ahead for Evanston Community Fridges

October 25, 2022

Local organizers are continuing a collective effort to sustain a network of community fridges in Evanston after its co-founders transitioned out of their roles this past summer.  Though both organizers...

The community fridge outside Childcare Network of Evanston is decorated with butterfly decals.

“The fridges belong to everybody”: Evanston’s fourth community fridge to open this fall

October 8, 2021

Evanston’s fourth community fridge will open this fall outside of Kombucha Brava at 717 Custer Ave. Community members built Evanston’s original fridge outside the Childcare Network of Evanston building...

The Evanston Fight for Black Lives community fridge, outside of the Childcare Network of Protection building at 1335 Dodge Ave. The fridge will be moved to the front of the building and will be painted by Ziana Pearson-Muller as soon as weather conditions improve.

“Leave what you can, take what you need:” EFBL to install community fridge

February 19, 2021

Evanston Fight for Black Lives organizer Maia Robinson said she wants all community members to feel a “sense of pride” over the community fridge EFBL will install in the upcoming weeks — as well...

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Maggie Quinn