Ever since the free food fridge in New Paltz was established in 2021, the steady stream of donors and those in need who visited it was a testament to how valued it was as a resource. There are many other programs that exist to help people who are hungry, but this one doesn’t require any paperwork — just open it up and see what’s available to eat. All of that generosity is being put on pause, though, to develop a plan to address issues that have cropped up with the facility in front of the village hall. Signage on the fridge shed indicates that “this is a pause to . . . figure out how to move forward in a way that best serves our community,” with a likely reopening date in spring.

The service “worked surprisingly well for significant amount of time,” according to Mayor Tim Rogers. “I was r

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