/ Our Community Fridge
Opening hours
Monday 12:00 – 13:00 (Tickets given at 11:30am)
Thursday 11:00 – 12:00 (Tickets given at 10:30am)
@Whale Arts Agency, 30 Westburn Grove, Edinburgh EH14 2SA
Please donate to our Community Fridge Initiative
We are working to raise £9,000 to expand our Community Fridge initiative. While we’ve been running this project for several years, we now need your support more than ever.
Watch the video to see how your contribution can make a difference:
The Community Fridge is for everybody!
What is the Community Fridge??
Our esteemed Community Fridge initiative is a beacon of solidarity and sustainability, dedicated to the redistribution of wholesome food within our local neighbourhoods. By harnessing the power of collective action, we strive to combat food waste and mitigate carbon emissions while nourishing our community members in need.
Accessible to All
The Community Fridge is an inclusive resource open to every member of our community. Currently stationed at the Whale Arts Centre on Mondays and St. Nicolas Church on Thursdays, it serves as a vital hub for food accessibility and community engagement.
How Does it Work?
The mechanics of our Community Fridge are simple yet profoundly impactful. Individuals and businesses alike are encouraged to contribute surplus food nearing its ‘use by’ or ‘best before’ dates, thereby diverting it from potential waste streams. Conversely, community members in need are welcome to benefit themselves of the offerings, selecting items they can utilize with gratitude and without financial burden.
A Redistribution Initiative, Not a Food Bank
It’s important to note that our Community Fridge operates distinctively from traditional food banks. There’s no stigma attached to accessing its resources; it exists solely to redistribute surplus food and foster a culture of communal support. All donated items must meet our stringent quality standards, ensuring freshness and safety for consumption.
Transparency and Accountability
To maintain transparency and accountability, our Community Fridge employs a simple signing-in and signing-out system. This allows our dedicated volunteers to meticulously track donations and withdrawals, ensuring the integrity and safety of the food supply at all times.
Find out more: What is a Community Fridge?
https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/resources/community-fridges
Find a Community Fridge near you
Join us in our mission to cultivate a more sustainable, compassionate community through the power of shared resources and collective action. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the fight against food waste while nourishing the hearts and minds of those in need.
For more information contact Madhavi:
Community Fridge in numbers
Our Community Fridge was very successful last year. We are happy to be growing and helping more day by day.
