What is a Community Fridge?

A community fridge is a public repository of fresh, donated foods that anyone can take from for free, at any time.

Community fridges are designed to facilitate access to nutritious foods and reduce food waste.

The Newmarket Food Pantry Community Fridge is a neighbours-helping-neighbours initiative to increase access to nutritious food for all Newmarket residents.

Everyone is welcome to take food from the fridge at any time, in any quantity, as often as they’d like. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or to top up
on groceries, the community fridge is here for our community.

Food is donated daily by businesses, organizations, individuals from across the community, and the Newmarket Food Pantry.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Newmarket Community Fridge is a volunteer-run initiative, we can’t continue to offer this much-needed resource to the community without them!

If you’d like to get involved, click on the button below to get information and/or to sign-up for a “Clean and Tidy” shift.

For questions or if you have and idea about how you can be a part of this project, please email Vesna Mitchell at vmitchell@newmarketfoodpantry.ca.

Sign-Up

Who Can Access the Fridge?

Anyone!

Everyone is welcome to take food from the fridge, at any time.

The general idea is to take what you need and leave what you can. The fridge is open to the public 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.

What to Donate?

  • Acceptable Fresh Products
  • Dry goods
  • Sealed non-alcoholic beverages
  • Prepackaged bread and pastries
  • Meals prepared in public health inspected kitchens, labeled with an ingredient list, location prepared, and date prepared and/or best before date.
  • New personal care items

Download a comprehensive list here.

Why a Community Fridge?

  • Reduces food insecurity.
  • Offers dignity, choice, and flexibility.
  • Prevents good food from going to waste
  • Neighbours supporting neighbours.
  • Contributes to a stronger, and healthier community.

Want To Hold a Food Drive?

Holding a Fundraiser or Food Drive not only helps us provide nourishing meals to those who need them, you also help to educate the community about the realities of food insecurity and the importance of working together to make a difference in the lives of everyday people.

Download the Media Tool Kit and Guide here.

LOCATION

The Newmarket Community Fridge will be located in front of the Newmarket Public Library at 438 Park Ave, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 1W1

Have More Questions?

For additional questions, fill out our contact form here and someone will get back to you soon!

Stay In Touch

Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram and stay in the loop with what’s happening with the Community Fridge!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Find out more about our sponsorship opportunities email abain@newmarketfoodpantry.ca.