
Who can take food?
Anyone! People's Fridge Brixton is a judgment free zone – no need to show ID cards or proof of hunger.
Who can leave food?
People and businesses. But only certified food businesses can leave cooked food on the Fridge shelves.
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When is the Fridge open?
Monday-Thursday 9-7
Friday-Sunday 9-5
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What food can I donate?
Food accepted: ​
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Packaged food within 'use-by' date
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Unpackaged fruit and veg that is still good to eat
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Food past its 'best before' date that is still good to eat
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Cooked food from registered food businesses*
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Food NOT accepted
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Raw meat, raw seafood and raw eggs
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Opened milk or other packaged food
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Half eaten food
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Any food previously frozen
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Any cooked food not from a registered food business*
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Alcohol
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How do I donate food? ​
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Read the guidelines above on what food the Fridge accepts
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Bring food along to the Fridge during opening hours
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Log your donations in the bright yellow folder
How do I know the food is safe to eat?
We check the food, monitor the temperature and clean the Fridge every morning and every evening.
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How do I support further?
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Donate money: The funding page is here: https://www.gofundme.com/peoplesfridge
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Donate time: Drop a line to peoplesfridge@gmail.com saying who you are and what you can contribute
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How often do I have to donate?
Whenever you like! As a one-off or on a regular basis. To become an official Fridge Champion – a food business donating regularly and benefitting from press and promotion – see the Partner page
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*What do you mean by registered food business?
Registered food businesses are those who are registered with their local council and have the necessary hygiene policies in place.
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How do I start a community fridge?
Lot's of people have got in touch recently to tell us they'd like to start a fridge in their area so we've created a handy step-by-step guide which you can download here.
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How does it work?
