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Our two community fridges provide free, fresh food to anyone who needs it.

We have two fridges, one in Winshill and one in Stapenhill. Every item taken helps the environment by reducing food waste.

What is a community fridge?

A Community Fridge is a space where local people can share food, this includes surplus from supermarkets, local food businesses, producers, households, and gardens. The primary purpose of the fridge is to save fresh food from going to waste.

The Community Fridge Network is coordinated by Hubbub, and there are more than 300 fridges across the UK.

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Where are the fridges?

Our fridges are based at 181 Community Hub, Hawfield Lane, Winshill, Burton on Trent, DE15 0BY, and Short Street Cafe, 104 Short Street, Burton on Trent, DE15 9LT.

They're open Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Fridays, 12pm to 2pm.

The fridges are available to everyone, not just residents living in Winshill and Stapenhill. All that we ask is that people only take what they need to ensure that anyone in need will be able to access free food.

Can I donate items for the fridge?

Yes, donations are welcome. We have to adhere to strict rules, so sadly we can only accept items that are either raw ingredients or pre-packaged meals from the store.

We'd gratefully accept:

Sealed packaged foods
Cheeses
Fresh fruit
Fresh vegetables
Table sauces
Unopened pasteurised milk and yoghurts
Unopened fruit juices
Fresh eggs (traceable lion-stamped eggs with a use-by date)
Store cupboard items including tinned goods and jars
Packet foods, e.g. pasta.

All food donated must be clearly labelled with a complete list of ingredients, listing any allergens. Thank you.

Sorry, we are unable to accept:

Cooked food from your home or unregistered sources
Bean sprouts
Cooked rice
Raw milk cheeses
Unpasteurised milk
Pates
Products containing the above ingredients
Unlabelled multiple-ingredient items.

Is the food really free?

Absolutely! No food should go to waste, especially whilst people are hungry. You're also helping the environment by reducing food waste.

All that we ask is that you only take what you need. This is to ensure the fridge can be benefitted by as many people who need it as possible.

Where does the food come from?

We receive donations from businesses in the local area, many of whom have signed up to Neighbourly. Colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders of Trent & Dove have also kindly donated items to support the community fridge.

I'm a local business, can we donate items?

Thank you for your interest in supporting this project. We'd love to speak with you!

Please call 01283 528528 and ask to speak to a member of the Community Engagement Team or email us: community.engagement@trentanddove.org

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