Since August 2020, Hale Community Centre’s Community Fridge & Cupboard has supported over 200 local families. We collect surplus food from supermarkets and food outlets, making it freely available to anyone within a 5-mile radius of the Centre. If you live further afield, we encourage you to explore other Community Fridges near you.

🌱 What Is the Community Fridge and Cupboard?

We collect food that would otherwise go to waste - including:

• Items past their ‘best before’ date but still good to eat
• Produce that doesn’t meet supermarket quality checks
• Food with damaged packaging

You’ll find a mix of fruit and veg, bread, pastries, tins, packets, and sometimes frozen food. Stock varies weekly depending on donations.

🕒 Opening Times

• Wednesday: 12 to 1.30pm (café also open)
• Friday: 1 to 3.30pm

During the week, we also stock food in the Community Centre foyer area — feel free to help yourself when the Centre is open.

🧺 How It Works

Take what you need, share what you can.
You’re welcome to visit weekly and choose:

• Fresh bread, fruit, and vegetables
• Up to 4 items from our cupboard shelves and freezer

You can also donate food to help others and reduce waste. Our outdoor cupboard, built by Farnham Men in Sheds, is accessible anytime and stocked with fresh produce.

🪪 Community Fridge Membership

While food is free, running the fridge involves costs. That’s why we ask visitors to become Community Fridge and Cupboard Members. It’s free and simple:

• • • • • Fill out a short form on your first visit
        • Share a few personal details (kept securely)
        • Optional donations help us keep the service going

💚 Thank You to Our Partners & Volunteers

We’re deeply grateful to:

• Local food outlets like Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, Lidl, Aldi, and KFC
• Our amazing volunteers
• Every member who supports the fridge

Together, we’re building a kinder, more sustainable community.