CETMA is extremely pleased to announce that it has partnered with Hubbub to join their Community Fridge Network will be opening a Community Fridge in Kidwelly!
Hubbub coordinates the world’s largest Community Fridge Network with a whopping 250 Community Fridges now running across the UK. Thanks to Co-op, they’re currently working on doubling the network by funding a further 250 new fridges!
This will save a total of 34 million meals from going to waste annually across the network of 500 fridges.
Gayna Bras, Project Officer said:
“A community fridge is a space where anyone can exchange food that would
otherwise go to waste.”
“They’re run by local volunteers, and many fridges also provide a positive social space for local visitors to learn more about food, sustainable eating, growing your own and eating on a budget.”
The UK’s first community fridge was trialled in 2016. Since then, 100s of community fridges have taken root across the UK helping thousands connect
Community fridges are:
Friendly
Open to all
Accessible
Community-led
Focus on environmental impact of reducing food waste
Spaces to access new skills and friends
Community fridges are not:
Food banks
A solution to food insecurity
“We’d also like to announce that we’ve been successful in receiving funding from The Co-op via Hubbub to set up and run the fridge.”
“Keep an eye on our Facebook Page @cetmasurplusfood for details of when it will open.”
To find out more about The Community Fridge, you can email surplus@cetma.org.uk, search @Cetmasurplusfood on Facebook or ring 01554227540.
To find out more about CETMA and the work it does, please visit www.cetma.org.uk
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