How did the People's Fridge start?

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The People's Fridge Brixton started life in May 2016 when...

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• a group of food traders and activists in Brixton were inspired by similar fridges in Germany, Spain, India and Somerset

• a team of 30+ people ran a crowdfunding campaign raising over £2,200 to buy and run me

• Jamie Oliver heard about us and invited me to be on the telly

• The team did some work behind the scenes – insurance, a volunteer team, food safety and other exciting stuff – and are testing how I work in Pop Brixton

 

 

Who supports the Fridge?

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The People's Fridge is only here because of the amazing support from 137 local crowdfunder backers, plus...

Lib Peck – Leader of Lambeth Council

Jamie Oliver – chef and TV personality

Annette Dhami – Impact Hub Brixton

Giuseppe Mascoli – founder of Franco Manca

Devon Thomas – Brixton Neighbourhood Forum

Michael Smith – Brixton BID

Alan Piper – Brixton Society

Sue Sheehan – Incredible Edible Lambeth

Stuart Horwood – Brixton Market Traders’ Federation

Tom Shakhli – Brixton Pound

Rachid Ghailane – Groupe Geraud

James Leay – Pop Brixton