ACCEPTABLE DONATIONS
Want to donate to the fridge or pantry in-person? You’re welcome to drop off food donations anytime!
The suggestions below are meant to offer inspiration, not an exhaustive list, of the kinds of items that can be most helpful for keeping the fridge and pantry stocked for the community.
Dairy/Eggs/Veggies
Milk, almond milk, eggs, raw vegetables, butter
Easy Meals
Ramen, cup noodles, canned soup
Freezer Foods
Microwave meals, frozen pizzas, chicken nuggets
Health and Well-being
Diapers (baby, toddler, adult), formula, new seasonal accessories (when in season: hats, mittens, warmers, socks), soap, toothpaste, deodorant
Non-alcoholic Beverages
water, juice, drink mix (miO, Kool-Aid), Gatorade, meal supplement drinks
Pantry and
Snack Items
Peanut butter, jam, cereal, coffee, pasta, beans, rice, canned goods, granola bars, apple sauce, pudding
DO NOT DONATE
Bruised, Expired, Moldy
No food should be past the expiry date or rotten. If you wouldn't eat it, please don't donate it
Raw Meat
Please do not donate raw meat or seafood. Only pre-cooked meat is permitted due to food safety
In Freezing Temperatures
During cold temperatures, please do not donate:
food items in glass jars. water-rich foods (cucumbers, tomatoes), Leafy greens (lettuce, spinach), and place canned items in the fridge
Broken, Opened, Damaged
All packaging must be unopened and not damaged in any way
Medicine, Vitamins, Supplements
Please do not donate any diet supplements, over-the-counter, or prescription medicine
Home Cooked Food
We do not accept homemade food items. All food must be prepared in a certified commercial kitchen, individually packaged, with common allergens and expiry dates clearly labelled
Alcohol
We do not accept items that contain alcohol (beverages, mouthwash, hand sanitizer)
Razors & Sharps
Please do not donate sharp or potentially harmful items
Clothing and Home Goods
We are unable to accept clothing and home goods donations at the Fridge. The exception is cold-weather accessories such as mittens, toques, and warm socks during colder months