What is a community fridge?
Community fridges are organized by volunteers to serve all community members. Massachusetts rates of food insecurity run at standard 15% and in many places 20% of the population is food insecure. While there are food pantries and free dinner spots, the need is basically unlimited and a community fridge can help bridge days without food or money for food for individuals and families.How does it work?
A small team of volunteers works locally to find donations. If you are interested in being a one-time or regular volunteer either donating or helping to find one or ongoing donations, please reach out!How can one support this project?
Please fill out the contact form and we will be in touch soon!There are always short and longer-term ways to volunteer:
- One-time donation
- Regular donations (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Spreading the word amongst your neighbors and friends
- Talking to businesses to see if they would donate food or money one time or regularly
- Driving to pick up bulk food when it becomes available regionally
- Keeping an eye on the fridge for food unfit for consumption, light cleaning, and reporting of any structural or mechanical issues