Flitwick Community Fridge

About this service

Flitwick Community Fridge is a local food sustainability project run by Flitwick Town Council that shares surplus food with the community and helps reduce waste. It supports people from Flitwick, Ampthill and surrounding villages, and offers a welcoming place where people can take what they need, donate what they can and access additional support in a crisis. The project is designed to keep food moving to local households while also offering a practical, community-based response to cost of living pressure.

How they can help you

Provides shared surplus food, community support, emergency help and referrals when people are struggling.

What to expect

A community food hub sharing surplus food, with local staff and volunteers offering practical support.

What to bring

Bring a bag and, if you are joining the main service, complete membership details if asked before your first visit.

Who it's for

People in Flitwick, Ampthill and surrounding villages who want free surplus food or community food support.

Getting support

Eligibility

Open to local people. The site explains that the main service now uses a free membership scheme.

services.opening_hours

Mon 09:30–11:30 and 15:00–16:30; Tue 09:30–11:30 and 15:00–16:30; Wed supported tier 14:00–16:30 only; Thu 09:30–11:30 and 15:00–16:30; Fri 09:30–11:30; Sat 09:30–11:30

Referral requirements

You can contact this service directly without a referral.

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