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Coalville Community Fridge

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Free surplus food from Coalville Children and Family Centre’s community fridge, open to everyone.

Browse Food Support
Free
Self-refer

It is okay to make use of practical local help, especially when it is designed to support both people and the planet.

About this service

Coalville Community Fridge is a free food waste reduction project based at Coalville Children and Family Centre. It is run by Leicestershire County Council volunteers who collect surplus food from local food establishments and redistribute it to the community. The service is open to everyone, does not require booking and offers a simple way for people to pick up food while also helping reduce waste. It can be a helpful local option for anyone who wants a little extra support or simply wants to use a community-based food sharing project.

How they can help you

The fridge helps by making free surplus food available locally while reducing waste and supporting community sharing.

What to expect

You can expect regular weekday opening times, free food, no booking and a straightforward drop-in service at the family centre.

Who it's for

Anyone in or around Coalville who wants to use the community fridge.

Eligibility

Open to everyone. No referral or booking needed.

Getting support

Eligibility
Open to everyone. No referral or booking needed.
services.opening_hours
Monday to Friday 1pm-2pm
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Trust and updates

Verification status: Verified

Last verified: July 2, 2026

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cost

Free