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Restaurant Puts Fridge In Street So Hungry People Can Take Leftovers
Restaurant Puts Fridge In Street So Hungry People Can Take Leftovers
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Restaurants waste a lot of food, and even though big companies like Starbucks have recently changed their policies, a lot still goes into the bin when it could, well, go into people’s bellies.

So when a restaurant owner in Kochi, India, saw a homeless woman eating from a trashcan, she knew she had to do something. So Minu Pauline came up with a brilliant idea. Realizing that her restaurant, Pappadavada, had a lot of leftover food, she decided to put a fridge outside so homeless people could help themselves. It’s open 24/7 and anybody is free to use it. The fridge receives regular donations from restaurant patrons and other people, and Pauline herself leaves around 75-80 portions of food per day.

“Money is yours,” she told The Huffington Post. “But resources belong to society. That’s the message I want to send out. If you’re wasting your money…you’re wasting society’s resources.”

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    karthik
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This owner is going to heaven definitely. Woman like these are those who become Angels.

    CassidyHoward
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is amazing! It's a shame really, cause I had a discussion with my mother about this kind of thing, but apparently it's illegal in England! Ridiculous

    Kenya-kun
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love your profile pic! Death Note is awesome, I live in England too and I feel your pain :I

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    DariusB.
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This king of things restore my faith in humanity.

    DariusB.
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *kind / *restores (wouldn't be useful an "edit message" function?)

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    CarolineLynch
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, a lot of other people ( at least here in CA, USA) would take advantage and steal the good just because it's not locked down! Very sad...glad it works somewhere.

    Serai 1
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in CA, and I think you're underestimating your fellow humans. People are generally more decent than we all are led to believe. I've learned this through my own experience.

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    IreneBlumkin
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the U.S. the Health Depts dont allow this because they are wary of people who would purposely taint the food and those who would sue should they become ill. Even hospitals are not permitted to bring food out to feed the needy in surrounding neighborhoods.

    Harry Potterfan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a ???? idea But. What if greedy people just came and stole all the food ( most unlikely )???

    Viswaprathap
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's wonderful! This should be done across the globe, at least 70% of the Humans fighting for Hunger will be justified !

    JovetBarcelo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this was first practiced in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Dubai and in some parts of Iran. :D I am delightful knowing that India has adopted this random act of kindness and practice.

    JovetBarcelo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it was practiced first in Saudi Arabia then in some parts of Iran.

    DorisMcWashington
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most assuredly Love is an action verb.

    FelipedeSouza
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beatiful gest. But this is not possible in many countries for sanitary laws. That's not like restaurant owners all over would not like to do it!

    KarenChaddock
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a very nice thing to do for needy people.

    BrianMahendranathan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a good social entrepreneurship :) Brilliant Idea :) it's time for all politician to think an open politics metodes to find an solution like this , If we going to find some solution for our own problems around the world .

    ClaireHillier
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really intimidating for the people their trying to help and not nice for people who are trying to have a nice meal outside the restraint. Could have used a better location

    ClaireHillier
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bit intimidating for people who can't afford to pay for their food

    JenWi
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the idea! But please-think of all the plastikbags,too! :(

    IreneBlumkin
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem in the U.S. Is the Health Depts are wary of people who would taint the food on purpose, and people who would sue in the case of getting ill. Even the hospitals here are not permitted to bring food out to give to needy people.

    DesankaIlić
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dear Irene, sorry to be off topic, but were you by any chance passing through Budapest in August 2013 (just testing my memory)

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    maryhadalittlelamb
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is actually a really good idea! but will anyone clear expired food?

    BerndBrow
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dude you are so funny! - first, there will be no expired food, second, no one who is hungry cars if a label says "expired". they will try, and eat if ok.

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    karthik
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This owner is going to heaven definitely. Woman like these are those who become Angels.

    CassidyHoward
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is amazing! It's a shame really, cause I had a discussion with my mother about this kind of thing, but apparently it's illegal in England! Ridiculous

    Kenya-kun
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love your profile pic! Death Note is awesome, I live in England too and I feel your pain :I

    Load More Replies...
    DariusB.
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This king of things restore my faith in humanity.

    DariusB.
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *kind / *restores (wouldn't be useful an "edit message" function?)

    Load More Replies...
    CarolineLynch
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, a lot of other people ( at least here in CA, USA) would take advantage and steal the good just because it's not locked down! Very sad...glad it works somewhere.

    Serai 1
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in CA, and I think you're underestimating your fellow humans. People are generally more decent than we all are led to believe. I've learned this through my own experience.

    Load More Replies...
    IreneBlumkin
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the U.S. the Health Depts dont allow this because they are wary of people who would purposely taint the food and those who would sue should they become ill. Even hospitals are not permitted to bring food out to feed the needy in surrounding neighborhoods.

    Harry Potterfan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a ???? idea But. What if greedy people just came and stole all the food ( most unlikely )???

    Viswaprathap
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's wonderful! This should be done across the globe, at least 70% of the Humans fighting for Hunger will be justified !

    JovetBarcelo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this was first practiced in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Dubai and in some parts of Iran. :D I am delightful knowing that India has adopted this random act of kindness and practice.

    JovetBarcelo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it was practiced first in Saudi Arabia then in some parts of Iran.

    DorisMcWashington
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most assuredly Love is an action verb.

    FelipedeSouza
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beatiful gest. But this is not possible in many countries for sanitary laws. That's not like restaurant owners all over would not like to do it!

    KarenChaddock
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a very nice thing to do for needy people.

    BrianMahendranathan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a good social entrepreneurship :) Brilliant Idea :) it's time for all politician to think an open politics metodes to find an solution like this , If we going to find some solution for our own problems around the world .

    ClaireHillier
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really intimidating for the people their trying to help and not nice for people who are trying to have a nice meal outside the restraint. Could have used a better location

    ClaireHillier
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bit intimidating for people who can't afford to pay for their food

    JenWi
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the idea! But please-think of all the plastikbags,too! :(

    IreneBlumkin
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem in the U.S. Is the Health Depts are wary of people who would taint the food on purpose, and people who would sue in the case of getting ill. Even the hospitals here are not permitted to bring food out to give to needy people.

    DesankaIlić
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dear Irene, sorry to be off topic, but were you by any chance passing through Budapest in August 2013 (just testing my memory)

    Load More Replies...
    maryhadalittlelamb
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is actually a really good idea! but will anyone clear expired food?

    BerndBrow
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dude you are so funny! - first, there will be no expired food, second, no one who is hungry cars if a label says "expired". they will try, and eat if ok.

    Load More Replies...
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