A community fridge in Rock Bay closed last week, but the organizers are searching for a new location.
The announcement came via an Instagram post stating the fridge would be closed effective Nov. 29. “We are sad to say the Community Fridge in Rock Bay is closing as of today. Many community members have come together over the last several years to make this resource available and we are deeply appreciative to you all.”
Since it opened in May 2021, the fridge was stocked with fresh produce, dry and bulk goods, hygiene items, pet food and other snacks. The organizers said in their community fridge brochure that it was “visited by countless people every week.”
The fridge operated on a “take what you need, leave what you can basis” in a mutual aid effort designed to strengthen community. The goal was to provide healthy and exciting food in a communal and accessible way. The community would stock the fridge and people in need would be given low-barrier access to food. The open nature of the fridge was meant to assist in destigmatizing food insecurity, allowing anyone to freely take food at any time.
“We are open to new possibilities with the Community Fridge and will be continuing our work on making free food accessible to all,” the organizers say as the search is on for a new location for the fridge, which was previously found at 2725 Rock Bay Ave.
Community Fridge organizers declined to comment on the closure of the fridge at this time, but stated community members can find further updates on their Instagram.
