What are your opening times?
From March 2018 the fridge will be accessible on an honesty basis between 10.00-12.30 and staffed by volunteers to help new visitors and clean the fridges between 7-8pm Monday to Friday. The fridges are setup to be used without assistance (honesty fridge) and can be accessed when there are users in the building. These times change and vary with bookings therefore if you would like to guarantee access please come to one of our staffed evening sessions when there will be volunteers tell you about the project and help to log your food in or out of the fridge.
Is MK Community Fridge a Foodbank?
No. We are not a foodbank, we are a community initiative designed to help residents and businesses reduce food waste and build stronger community bonds. Everyone is welcome to use MK Community Fridge.
Do I need to fulfill criteria or be referred to benefit from MK Community Fridge?
No. There are no criteria to fulfill. All we ask is that you register the surplus food in or out of the fridge so that we can monitor the benefit to our community and support the project by only taking what you need and being considerate of other service users.
Where can I get help to access emergency food?
MK Council will be able to advise what help is available if you are in need of long-term support. If you need advise, please contact MK Council, one of the Childrens Centres, Citizens Advise Bureau or MK Foodbank to find out what help is out there for your needs. There are links below.
Do you accept food not from supermarkets?
Yes. We accept food from individuals and businesses. Please see the ‘How the Fridge Works’ page for full details.
I'M INTERESTED TO SETUP A COMMUNITY FRIDGE. WHAT DO I DO?
Hubbub have created a ‘How To’ guide and resource pack to help people set up their own Community Fridge. To request a copy of the ‘How To’ guide email communityfridge@hubbub.org.uk. You can download FAQs from Hubbub here:
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Can I make a financial donation?
Yes. You can make a one-off or regular donation through local giving (click here).
If you can help with fundraising, please get in touch with Helen Innes mkcommunityfridge@gmail.com / 07813780125 .
If you can help with fundraising, please get in touch with Helen Innes mkcommunityfridge@gmail.com / 07813780125 .
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MK Council - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/benefits-council-tax/welfare-reform
MK Council: Children and Family Centres - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/children-young-people-families/early-years-and-childcare/information-for-parents/children-s-centres
MK Foodbank - http://mkfoodbank.org.uk
MK Soup Run - http://mksouprun.org.uk
Opendoor MK - https://www.opendoormk.org.uk
Citizen Advice Bureau - https://www.miltonkeynescab.org.uk
Bus Shelter MK - https://www.facebook.com/thebussheltermk/
YMCA MK - http://mkymca.com
St Georges Breakfast Club - http://www.saint-george.org.uk (Saturday morning)
Faith Dimensions Lunch Club - http://faithdimensions.com (Tuesday lunchtime)
Kings Community Church Lunch Club - http://www.kccmk.co.uk/ (Thursday lunchtime)
MK Council: Children and Family Centres - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/children-young-people-families/early-years-and-childcare/information-for-parents/children-s-centres
MK Foodbank - http://mkfoodbank.org.uk
MK Soup Run - http://mksouprun.org.uk
Opendoor MK - https://www.opendoormk.org.uk
Citizen Advice Bureau - https://www.miltonkeynescab.org.uk
Bus Shelter MK - https://www.facebook.com/thebussheltermk/
YMCA MK - http://mkymca.com
St Georges Breakfast Club - http://www.saint-george.org.uk (Saturday morning)
Faith Dimensions Lunch Club - http://faithdimensions.com (Tuesday lunchtime)
Kings Community Church Lunch Club - http://www.kccmk.co.uk/ (Thursday lunchtime)
Food waste and environment:
Hubbub Charity UK - https://www.hubbub.org.uk
Fareshare - http://www.fareshare.org.uk
The Real Junk Food Project - http://therealjunkfoodproject.org
WRAP - http://www.wrap.org.uk/about-us/about
Fareshare - http://www.fareshare.org.uk
The Real Junk Food Project - http://therealjunkfoodproject.org
WRAP - http://www.wrap.org.uk/about-us/about