In the shadows of altruism, a troubling scenario unfolds where churches secure contracts with Wholefoods grocery stores, not for the noble cause of feeding the needy, but to fuel a clandestine operation that lines their pockets. The impoverished become unwitting pawns in a lucrative game, a mere pretext for profit under the pretense of aid. Victory for the vulnerable seems a distant dream in this skewed setup.

The proposed solution—a community refrigerator—offers a glimmer of hope, providing the underprivileged with direct access to nourishment. Yet, even this well-intentioned initiative is tainted by the harsh reality of scarcity, turning it into yet another competitive scramble for sustenance-race to the bottom, tragedy of the commons. Meanwhile, the churches, operating from their vans, continue to regulate and reap financial rewards from those they purport to help, perpetuating a cycle of exploitation.