For Our Community Fridge November 30th was very cold, but friends, neighbors, students, board members, and fellow activists, came out to welcome our Community Fridge!!!
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Winter Ready
The winter season is approaching fast. One moment, it was November 1st, and now we’re heading into December. As we approached the cold season, JRF clients and keeping warm were on my mind. Here is a list of things to consider when going outdoors in snow or low temperatures during the winter season: Keeping the core warm (internal body organs, such as the heart, lungs, and brains) is important to consider in Illinois temperatures. Layering up with thin material or keeping a few shirts on under…
What Do We Need?
We’re often asked what we need by way of donations. Below you’ll find a partial list. Toiletries First-aid products Menstrual hygiene products Winter hats & gloves Tarps Hand warmers Pet food Toilet paper Pop-top canned items Non-alcoholic beverages Fruit juices Pantry Staples Cash donations ALWAYS needed.
Community Fridge!
At long last JRF is hosting a community fridge that is accessible during and after hours of operation. Stocked and maintained by Indivisible Aurora, the fridge is safety-checked at least once a day and cleaned at least once a week. Any item that doesn’t comply with the fridge rules will be removed. “Take what you need, leave what you can” Unofficial Community Fridge Motto