Have you ever noticed an outdoor refrigerator in your neighbourhood?Community refrigerators supply fresh food that can be accessed 24/7 to people who need it. They help fill the gap where more formal food sharing services may fall behind. In addition to food banks, they have become a lifeline during the affordability crisis in most Ontario cities.

In season one (see related video), Nam Kiwanuka spoke to Kamil, a volunteer organizer for Community Fridge Kitchener, about this grassroot initiative that helps improve access to fresh food.

If you enjoy this video, please like it and subscribe to our channel

Follow on Instagram:  
  / tvothethread    
  
Subscribe on YouTube:   
   / @thethreadwithnam  
  
Watch episodes on TVO Today:  
https://www.tvo.org/programs/the-thre...
  
Subscribe to TVO Media Education Group newsletters:   
https://www.tvo.org/newsletters  
  
Get the TVO Today app:  
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tvo-tod...
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
  
Discover more ways to access TVO Today:   
https://www.tvo.org/tvo-anytime-anywhere

About The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka:   
The Thread isn’t a show, it’s a conversation. Every month we use artificial intelligence to scour the internet and uncover the topics that matter most to Ontarians. We then hit the streets to determine how these issues impact daily life and the efforts being made to solve them. Through a combination of expert interviews and stories of lived experience, we're here to help you understand the headlines, challenges, and opportunities Canadians face in a quickly changing political and social landscape. 

About TVO Today:  
TVO Today is a trusted source of insight and information about life in Ontario and beyond. Our award-winning current affairs journalism, documentaries and podcasts explore relevant issues and inspiring solutions. TVO Today’s website, mobile apps, broadcast programs and streaming services are all ad-free.