Shelthorpe Community Fridge

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Free surplus food from Shelthorpe Family Hub in Loughborough, open to everyone with no booking needed.

Browse Food Support
Free
Self-refer

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.

Contact

Visit WebsiteShelthorpe Family Hub, Loughborough
Monday to Friday 10:30am-11:30am

Trust and updates

Verification status: Verified

Last verified: July 2, 2026

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cost

Free