Everything you should know about community fridges, from volunteering to starting your own Long before the pandemic, community fridge programs were providing food and supplies to those who need them. Image: AFP via Getty Images 2021-01-09 13:00:00 UTC Have you spotted an old fridge on your block, possibly painted in bright colors and surrounded by frequent visitors? You've probably stumbled upon your local community-generated food-sharing program, also known as a community fridge. Community fridges offer free food â from fresh produce to home-cooked meals â along with sanitary products and other health-related supplies to communities in need, no questions asked. Normally run by volunteers or individuals, the fridges are publicly accessible, and supplies are almost completely sourced from local generosity. While they've been around for years, community fridges have recently gotten more attention as a way for people to support each other in pandemic times.Â