Community Fridge

Who can use the Community Fridge?

Everyone! By using the Community Fridge you are helping stop good food going in the bin. The more people that make use of it, the more we are saving valuable resources from being wasted.
Where does the food in the Community Fridge come from?

The food in the fridge and the shelving area has been donated by registered food businesses or members of the public. It has all been donated to stop it going to waste. The Community Fridge acts as hub for the donated food, enabling it to be made accessible to anyone who can make use of it. To ensure excellent food safety and quality we have strict guidance on what can be donated:

We can accept (examples):

• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Bakery products that do not contain cream
• Non-dairy drinks
• Unopened Salad or Vegetable packets
• Unopened Non-perishables items (tins, pasta, jars etc)
• Fresh Eggs (traceable, clean, lion stamped with a use by date)
• Unopened pastaurised milk, cheese and yoghurt
• Unopened fruit juices

What we can’t accept:

• Food beyond the USE BY date
• Cooked food from uncertified sources
• No raw meat, raw fish or cooked rice
• Unpasteurised Milk or products containing this
• Raw milk cheese
• Pates
• Beansprouts
• Any items containing the above ingredients

How do I know the food is safe to eat?

The Fishguard & Goodwick Community Fridge has a 5 Star Food Hygiene rating from the local Environmental Health Officer. A team of trained volunteers are responsible for the daily checking of food, cleaning and temperature monitoring of the fridge. They maintain fridge hygiene standards and ensure unsafe food is disposed of responsibly. The fridge will never have produce that is not good to eat or that has past its use-by date. Clear, easy to follow guidelines inform volunteers and users on how to use the fridge and what items can and cannot go in.

If you notice anything amiss when you visit the community fridge please let us know, to help us sort it asap. Email Lesley, foodsaverchampion[at]gmail.com or, in an emergency please phone Tom, 07831582718.

Why are Community Fridges needed

The Waste and Resource Action Programme (WRAP) estimate that 61% of food waste in the UK could be avoided and that the average family in the UK throws away £470 worth of edible food each year. A Community Fridge is a creative tool to help combat this growing issue. It provides suppliers with the opportunity to share surplus food with the community and stop food being wasted. Across the UK Community Fridges have already helped families and individuals save money, stopped perfectly edible food going to waste and built connections within communities.

Volunteer with the fridge

The fridge is run by a team of volunteers, with people needed to open and close the pantry and collect food. For more information contact us or send a message via Facebook.

Where can I get more information?

Across the UK the buzz about Community Fridges is growing rapidly. They are great way to build connections in your local community and help reduce good food going to landfill. Below are a number of links where you can access more information:

• You can read heart warming success stories of Community Fridge Projects.
• Learn more about HUBBUB’s Community Fridge Network. This network has lots of inspiring information and guidance about Community Fridges and maps Community Fridges across the UK.
• If you would like advice or more information about setting up a Community Fridge in Pembrokeshire, or if you’re interested in volunteering with the Fishguard & Goodwick Community Fridge, please contact us.
• How are community fridges different to food banks?