Leicestershire Community Fridges
Free surplus food from family hub community fridges across parts of Leicestershire, open to anyone with no referral needed.
If food costs are becoming harder to manage, community fridges can be a simple, low-pressure place to get a bit of extra help.
About this service
Leicestershire’s family hub community fridges provide free surplus food for local communities while also helping to reduce food waste. The hubs explain that their fridges are different from traditional foodbanks because they focus on redistributing surplus food that might otherwise go to landfill, although they have also become an important source of extra support for many people. They are run by volunteers, open to anyone and do not require a referral. The service also has a strong community feel, helping people access food in a more informal and welcoming way.
How they can help you
They help by making free surplus food available locally, reducing waste and offering practical support without the need for a referral.
What to expect
You can expect community fridges based at selected family hubs, with varying opening times and a simple drop-in approach. You just need to bring a bag and take what you need.
Who it's for
Anyone in Leicestershire who needs extra food support or wants to use a local community fridge.
Eligibility
Open to anyone. No referral is needed.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Open to anyone. No referral is needed.
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
Contact
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Cost
Free
Related support nearby
If this is not quite right, these similar services may help next.
Coalville Foodbank
Emergency food and practical support for people in hardship in Coalville and surrounding areas.
Hinckley Area Foodbank
Emergency food and practical support for people in crisis in Hinckley and surrounding areas.
Leicester South Foodbank
Emergency food and wider support for people in crisis across south Leicester and nearby areas.
Contact
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If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free