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Hinckley Community Fridge

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

Browse Food Support
Free
Self-refer

Local food support can take a bit of pressure off without needing lots of paperwork or explanations.

About this service

Hinckley Community Fridge is a free food waste reduction project based at Hinckley 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 and does not require booking, making it an easy local option for picking up food while helping cut waste. It offers practical support in a low-pressure way and can be useful for anyone trying to stretch their food budget a little further.

How they can help you

The fridge helps by sharing free surplus food locally, reducing waste and providing simple practical support to the community.

What to expect

You can expect free food, no booking and regular twice-weekly opening times at Hinckley Children and Family Centre.

Who it's for

Anyone in or around Hinckley 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
Tuesday and Thursday 10am-11am
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Contact

Visit WebsiteHinckley Children and Family Centre
Tuesday and Thursday 10am-11am

Trust and updates

Verification status: Verified

Last verified: July 2, 2026

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cost

Free