the fridge project
The FRIDGE project gives FREE fresh fruit, veg, and other fridge items to anyone who needs support in accessing good food.
Offering fresh surplus food donated by The Felix Project, local businesses and members of our community, it aims to support people to save money, access healthy food and reduce waste; helping people and planet.
Read more about the right to food and the why behind the FRIDGE project here.
who’s it for?
Everyone.
Whether you are looking for FREE fresh food or want to support others by donating something tasty, the fridge is open for all!
*for information on how to donate food please read section below.
where & when?
The fridge is located in our café at The Bridge, 73–81 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 0NQ. Find us here.
The fridge is accessible between 08:00 –17:00 every Wednesday and Thursday, and between 08:00 –14:00 on Fridays.
This is a popular resource so we recommend coming on Wednesdays for the widest selection of produce.
is there a cost?
No. Access to food items in the fridge are FREE for anyone to take home.
You’re always welcome to support our work in other ways if you can, such as volunteering and/or donating to the Charity.
how does it work?
The Bridge aims to provide accessibility for all. There’s no need to be referred and the fridge will run on a ‘take what you need, leave what you can’ basis to encourage mutual support in the community.
Remember to bring your own bag and help us reduce waste!
To receive updates about the FRIDGE project, please register below. You can unsubscribe anytime.
register your interest
You don’t need to register to access food from the FRIDGE project, however if you want to receive any updates please fill the form below.
want to donate food?
You can also share surplus food as an individual, e.g. ingredients you’re not going to use in time, things you've grown, if you're going away on holiday or you simply want to support the cause. There are some rules on what you can and cannot put in the fridge (for health and safety reasons) so make sure to check-in with us in advance before you visit. All donations will need to be labelled with date, content and allergies.
if you would like to contact the team about the FRIDGE project, please contact us on 020 7089 6250 or email us at projects@thebridge-uk.org.