Food waste is a big issue in the UK, most of this is avoidable and could have been eaten had it been better managed. Community Fridges are stocked with items that are close to date or have a best before date that has recently passed - but are still good to eat.
Food in the fridge is free to anyone who can make good use of it, no appointments needed, please bring your own bag.
Uttlesford Community Action Network 3 Hill Street Saffron Walden CB10 1EH
Open Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4pm
The Jubilee Hub community fridge (managed by UCAN) is located in the lobby and is stocked daily with fresh fruit and vegetables donated by local food outlets, along with still good to eat items like bread, cakes and drinks; it's primary focus is on food waste rather than food poverty and is available for everyone's use - no appointment is necessary. It operates whilst Jubilee Hub is open - weekdays only, between 9.30am - 4pm.
Staffed by a team of local volunteers, and funded by UCAN and St. Mary's Church, Great Dunmow, the community fridge is a repository for donated fresh food items, being supplied by Dunmow Coop. The items are close to date or have a best before date that is recently passed - but they are still all too good to waste! This join venture aims to reduce food waste and get food to people who can make use of it.
