Did you know the FREE FOOD from community fridges has been proven to reduce food waste, mitigate climate change, support the provision of food to those in need, and reduce the shame surrounding food access?
A community fridge in Scotland found that more than 1,987 people used it in its first 6 months and that 19.4 tonnes of food were redistributed. Also, the fridge produced a regenerative community dynamic and it provided the opportunity for learning and conversations surrounding food insecurity (Carmen et al, 2021).
New Yorkers are all over the rise of community fridges, with 100+ fridges across the five boroughs; these fridges are lifelines for members of our community! If you are not a low-income member of our community, please consider helping to stock your local fridge by making donations, especially sealed/non-perishable goods!
Photo Credit: Gary Dean Clarke
Find out what is a community fridge?: https://www.vox.com/thegoods/22285863/community-fridges-neighborhoods-free-food
Looking for the closest fridge to you? NYCFridge.com is an interactive map that shows the neighborhood, exact location (with Google map link to directions), important notes, and Instagram of each fridge. Website visitors can also "Check" the fridge by adding in a picture and can leave notes about the check-in!
The notes and Instagram are great sources of information for those who want to donate items!
This Google Map of fridges is also regularly updated!
AND here is the link to get your fridge added to the map: https://forms.gle/GTxQAsehVBJAZHFN6
Want to help out or curious what's in the fridges? See this list of 18 community fridges in NYC and how to contribute: https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/new-york/nyc-community-fridges-how-to-support
OurFood.nyc is another great resource that "amplifies and celebrates creative food justice initiatives in New York City." They "host fun events, organize food distributions, and create entertaining, positive experiences for our neighbors." You can volunteer, donate, see their list of fridges, and events!
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