Community Fridge

Community Fridge Halifax

Meadville Rd, Halifax, VA, USA, Halifax County

Community Fridges are communal places where surplus food is shared with the local community by local businesses and individuals. So far, they've helped thousands of people connect to their communities, access nutritious food, save money and reduce waste. They are a proven way of stopping good food from winding up in the trash. Surplus food is provided by local businesses or members of the public, and is then available for collection by people who need it. Community Fridges are housed in accessible public spaces, making surplus perishable food freely available to all community members. Community Fridges work on the honor system.

Over 3 months, one Community Fridge can:

  • Redistribute 12 tons of food waste,
  • Save households and community groups over $10,000 worth of food
  • Provide local employment opportunities.

Community Fridges are also known as Solidarity Fridges and Honesty Fridges. They have been successfully introduced in Spain, Germany, the UK, and Ireland, and are starting to take hold in the U.S. Each fridge operates in different ways depending on local circumstances. Demand for Community Fridges has been growing very quickly and Hubbub, based in London has recently launched The Community Fridge Network to support new Fridges and build a supportive, collaborative network of people to share resources and experiences. For US fridges, they will help to navigate local laws around health and safety and provide you with as much knowledge and information as possible to help get your Fridge off the ground.

Find out exactly what's involved in our 5 Step Guide.

Community Fridges are communal places where surplus food is shared with the local community by local businesses and individuals. So far, they've helped thousands of people connect to their communities, access nutritious food, save money and reduce waste. They are a proven way of stopping good food from winding up in the trash. Surplus food is provided by local businesses or members of the public, and is then available for collection by people who need it. Community Fridges are housed in accessible public spaces, making surplus perishable food freely available to all community members. Community Fridges work on the honor system.

Over 3 months, one Community Fridge can:

  • Redistribute 12 tons of food waste,
  • Save households and community groups over $10,000 worth of food
  • Provide local employment opportunities.

Community Fridges are also known as Solidarity Fridges and Honesty Fridges. They have been successfully introduced in Spain, Germany, the UK, and Ireland, and are starting to take hold in the U.S. Each fridge operates in different ways depending on local circumstances. Demand for Community Fridges has been growing very quickly and Hubbub, based in London has recently launched The Community Fridge Network to support new Fridges and build a supportive, collaborative network of people to share resources and experiences. For US fridges, they will help to navigate local laws around health and safety and provide you with as much knowledge and information as possible to help get your Fridge off the ground.

Find out exactly what's involved in our 5 Step Guide.

Juanita Johnson
Juanita Johnson
almost 4 years ago

EXCITED: We are finally up and running with our Halifax County food distribution program. We delivered to eight,(8) families during the past week. Each family expresses appreciative feelings of thankfulness as they accepted the fresh produce and fruits.
It's healthy eating at it's best!!!!!
Again, thanks to Katie at ChangeX for the assistance and support needed to make this project possible.
J Johnson

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Juanita Johnson
Juanita Johnson
almost 4 years ago

Hello To All:
We are ready to get going with our community project. We have collected face masks , gloves and other PPE that will be needed to serve our community. Several community leaders have requested to join as volunteers.
Hopefully, next week the Governor of our state will open more segments of the community. The restrictions will continue to be ten people or less in a gathering until the end of the month.
I wish to THANK Changex for funding and the opportunity to serve the disabled people in our community.
Juanita

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Juanita Johnson
Juanita Johnson
about 4 years ago

Hello To Each Member;
It seems like we are sitting still right now but we continue to make progress. I meet with a local gardener this week that is willing to enter into a contractual agreement to raise veggies for us this spring and summer. Will keep you posted.
Thanks Juanita

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Leona Howard joined Community Fridge Halifax a Community Fridge group about 4 years ago
Donald Wimbish joined Community Fridge Halifax a Community Fridge group about 4 years ago
Janie Luck Luck joined Community Fridge Halifax a Community Fridge group about 4 years ago
Peggy Brown joined Community Fridge Halifax a Community Fridge group about 4 years ago
Juanita Johnson
Juanita Johnson
about 4 years ago

Goal : Community volunteers will make weekly food purchases at local farmer's markets, food vendors and supermarkets. Food baskets will be distributed to elderly, homebound and disabled persons at least weekly. Baskets will contain fresh produce, fruits and other perishables for persons residing in western portion of Halifax County. This will increase access to healthier food choices for persons that lacks resources and transportation.

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Juanita Johnson joined Community Fridge Halifax a Community Fridge group about 4 years ago

About Community Fridge Halifax

Where?
Meadville Rd, Halifax, VA, USA, Halifax County

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Juanita Johnson
Juanita Johnson
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