Leave what you can, take what you need: community fridges in Visakhapatnam from August 15
Commissioner of Police Shanka Brata Bagchi said the fridges at Asilmetta, Jagadamba Junction, Maddilapalem, Gopalapatnam and Gajuwaka would be monitored on CCTV, and only fresh, safe-to-consume food should be donated
Visakhapatnam police have introduced 'community fridges' to combat hunger, starting on August 15, Independence Day. At Asilmetta, Jagadamba Junction, Maddilapalem, Gopalapatnam and Gajuwaka, residents can donate fresh surplus food, which others can freely take. Commissioner Shanka Brata Bagchi emphasized the project's goal of community involvement and ensuring safe, fresh food reaches those in need.
CCTV cameras and police monitoring are in place to ensure proper functioning. The initiative builds on the city's 'Operation Jyothirgamayee', which assisted over thousands of vulnerable individuals. Bagchi stressed the importance of dignity and self-sufficiency, noting that no one should beg to survive.
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