Ways To Give
The Halifax Community Fridge relies on the generosity of donors to upkeep and fill the fridge!
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We accept online donations, in-person grocery drop-offs, and purchases made from our Amazon Wishlist.
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$200
Let's fill it all up!
$100
Let's fill the fridge!
$50
Let's fill the pantry!
Please Donate
Consider the following suggestions as a source of inspiration, rather than an exhaustive list, for what the community needs when it comes to stocking the fridge and pantry.
Dairy/Eggs/Veggies
Milk, almond milk, eggs, raw vegetables, butter
Easy Meals
Ramen, cup noodles, canned soup
Freezer Foods
Microwave meals, frozen pizzas, chicken nuggets
Health and Wellbeing
Diapers (baby, toddler, adult), formula, new seasonal accessories (when in season: hats, mittens, warmers, socks), soap, toothpaste, deodorant
Non-alcoholic Beverages
water, juice, drink mix (miO, Kool-Aid), Gatorade, meal supplement drinks
Pantry and
Snack Items
Peanut butter, jam, cereal, coffee, pasta, beans, rice, canned goods, granola bars, apple sauce, pudding
Please DO NOT Donate
Bruised, Expired, Moldy
No food should be passed the expiry date or rotten. If you wouldn't eat it, please don't donate it
Raw Meat
Please do not donate raw meat or seafood. Only pre-cooked meat is permitted due to food safety
Broken, Opened, Damaged
All packaging must be unopened and not damaged in any way
Medicine, Vitamines, Supplements
Please do not donate any diet supplements, over-the-counter or prescription medicine
Alcohol
We do not accept items that contain alcohol (beverages, mouth wash, hand sanitizer)
Razors & Sharps
Please do not donate sharp or potentially harmful items
In Freezing Temperatures
During cold temperatures, please do not donate:
food items in glass jars. water-rich foods (cucumbers, tomatoes), Leafy greens (lettuce, spinach), and place canned items in the fridge
Home Cooked Food
We do not accept homemade food items. All food must be prepared in a certified commercial kitchen, individually packaged, with common allergens and expiry dates clearly labelled
Clothing and Home Goods
We are unable to accept clothing and home goods donations at the Fridge. The exception is cold weather accessories such as mittens, toques, warm socks during colder months
