Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Darrielle Carter about how app technology helps them manage the fridge, volunteers, and grow their 501(c)3 non-profit.​

The Barrio Fridge in East Harlem, New York, was started during the pandemic summer of 2020 by best friends Darrielle Carter and Seantell Campbell, who wanted to serve their community with free food during a time of crisis. Today there are two fridges, and two brand new apps: one for Apple and one for Android. On this episode of …

Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Darrielle Carter about how app technology helps them manage the fridge, volunteers, and grow their 501(c)3 non-profit.​ Read More »

Darrielle Carter, co-founder of the Barrio Fridge, a community fridge in East Harlem, New York, helps provide food for her neighborhood using an app that she created.

  According to data compiled by the Food Bank for New York City, nearly 1.1 million New York City residents—or 12.9 percent of the population—are food insecure, meaning they lack access to adequate food because of money or other resources. Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, childhood friends Seantell Campbell and Darrielle Carter set about changing …

Darrielle Carter, co-founder of the Barrio Fridge, a community fridge in East Harlem, New York, helps provide food for her neighborhood using an app that she created. Read More »