About the Community Fridge
Our Community Fridge support people who are struggling with the increased cost of living and need a little help with weekly shopping.
You must REGISTER to use this service. If interested, please email us and we will add you to the waiting list: [email protected]
The Community Fridge can provide you with free food supplies twice a month (every 2 weeks) for up to 6 months.
Date and time: Every Thursday (10am-12pm)
Location: First floor, The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT
Please note that there is currently a waiting list, and it may take several months before a space becomes available.
What is a Community Fridge?
A community fridge is a fridge located in a public, accessible space filled with donated food, freely available to anyone who is struggling with the increased of living.
The surplus food in our fridge is provided by Fareshare, our Community Garden, and local supermarkets.
Did you know 1/3 of the world’s food is wasted, 60% of which is suitable for edible consumption?
A community fridge helps provide extra food to the community, reduces food waste but also enhances a community’s culture of sharing food, recipes and support.
Community Fridge Network
We are delighted to be part of The Community Fridge Network, which helps to divert good food from landfills across the UK.
The Welcoming community fridge and garden are a legacy of the Welcoming a Greener Future project, which won the Ashden Award for Green Community 2021. The Welcoming engaged over 2.500 New Scots in climate action through this project.