Fill the Fridge: Woman stocks refrigerators to feed those in Indianapolis food deserts

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13News reporter Logan Gay introduces viewers to a woman on Indianapolis' east side who helps keep those who live in food deserts fed.

The fridges at three Indy locations are open 24 hours and volunteers stock them with food and clean them throughout the week.INDIANAPOLIS — DeAndrea Rayner decided to do something about food insecurity in her community. She placed three refrigerators in the community to help people living in"It's completely empty. The fridge and the freezer were both full and now it's completely empty. The food goes so fast," said Rayner.

Rayner decided to step up. She said her family and friends thought she was crazy when she told them about her idea of putting refrigerators outdoors stocked with free, fresh food. However, the empty shelves prove she had the right idea. "I met a single mother short on her paycheck. She utilized the fridge. She told me her child didn't have to see her go to a food bank," said Rayner."I'm grateful. I don't want anything back but to help the community, feed the community," said Rayner.

 

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