Shelthorpe Community Fridge
Free surplus food from Shelthorpe Family Hub in Loughborough, open to everyone with no booking needed.
It is okay to use community food support when things feel tight. Services like this are there to be used.
About this service
Shelthorpe Community Fridge is a free food waste reduction project based at Shelthorpe Family Hub in Loughborough. It is run by Leicestershire County Council volunteers who collect surplus food from local food establishments and redistribute it to the community. The fridge is open to everyone and does not require booking, making it a simple and welcoming way to pick up food while also helping reduce waste. For people who need a little extra help with food costs, or who want to make use of a community resource, it can offer practical support without a lot of barriers.
How they can help you
The service helps by redistributing free surplus food locally, reducing waste and giving people an easy way to access extra food support.
What to expect
You can expect a free drop-in community fridge at Shelthorpe Family Hub with regular weekday opening times and no booking required.
Who it's for
Anyone in or around Loughborough 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.
- Opening hours
- Monday to Friday 10:30am-11:30am
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Cost
Free
Not quite right for you?
Related support nearby
If this is not quite right, these similar services may help next.
Loughborough Area Foodbank
Emergency food parcels for people in need in the Loughborough area through local referral partners.
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.
Report a problem with this listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report goes into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free