When Lafayette resident Andrew Mullins heard that federal food assistance programs such as SNAP could pause, he responded by building a 24-hour community fridge on his front lawn.
Along with his partner, Lauren Elizabeth, Mullins launched the Space Cat Community Fridge, at 213 Mudd Ave. The community is welcomed by a brightly painted, always-open pantry where neighbors can take what they need or leave what they can.
“I’ve relied on those programs like SNAP before,” Mullins said. “They were there when I needed them, so I can’t imagine not having that security.”…