McMaster group to combat food insecurity with launch of community fridge in early 2022
Kelly To, a volunteer co-ordinator with Community Fridges, told Global News in late September that the idea has been growing across North America and is now becoming a fixture in municipalities across Canada.The Hamilton initiative was started with the help of Today’s Family Early Learning and Child Care as a direct way to address community food insecurity.
More than 70 volunteers currently take care of the three fridges, which require cleanouts and restocking up to two to three times daily.“So the fridges are open 24-7 for the community and the … fridge itself is a shelter that contains a fridge … and a built-in pantry,” said To.Fresh fruits, veggies and frozen meals are some items regularly stocked in the fridge, while the pantry hosts canned goods, menstrual products, toothpaste, shampoo and dry goods.
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