Establishes community fridges in Massachusetts to address food insecurity, prioritizing high-need areas.
The bill establishes community fridges in Massachusetts to address food insecurity. These fridges, located in publicly accessible areas, allow anyone to donate or remove food. Placement will prioritize areas with high food insecurity, including food deserts, and low-income areas if data is unavailable. Each fridge will have a designated manager responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitary conditions, with guidance from the Department of Public Health.
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