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Volunteers, residents press Cape Coral to keep community fridge after citation; council and staff outline zoning and temporary options
Summary
Volunteer operators and users of a community refrigerator at SE 47th Terrace urged the council to allow or formalize the pantry after a recent code citation; staff described zoning barriers and temporary options, and councilors and city management committed to discuss practical temporary measures while owners consider a zoning application.
Multiple residents and volunteer operators urged the Cape Coral City Council on March 25 to reverse or ease a code citation issued for a volunteer‑run community refrigerator, saying the device provides emergency food access to residents — including veterans and people experiencing food insecurity — and asking for a temporary fix while zoning or other long‑term solutions are pursued.
Dion Lopez, the volunteer organizer who operates the refrigerator and freezer, said volunteers prepare meals and leave food at the site several times…
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