Community Fridges
What is a Community Fridge?
Community Fridges bring people together to prevent fresh food from going to waste. They are free, open to all, and anyone can take food, including surplus from supermarkets. Fridges are run in shared spaces and there are currently over 700 fridges across the UK. To find out more about the Community Fridge Network, visit the link to Hubub at the bottom of this page.
Glen Parva Community Fridge
Our new Community Fridge opened in April 2025, at Glen Parva War Memorial Hall, Dorothy Avenue, LE2 9JD. The Community Fridge will be open weekly on Tuesdays from 2.30pm to 4pm (or earlier if everything has gone).
No referral or registration is required to access the Community Fridge and everything is free to take.
Do you have a couple of hours to spare each week? We are looking for:
- Volunteers to support community fridge sessions
If you would like to apply to be a volunteer, or find out more, please email VCSHub@blaby.gov.uk or visit our Neighbourly page (linked below).
Kingsway North Community Fridge
Kingsway North Community Fridge launched on Friday 6 June. A joint venture between The Winstanley School and Kingsway Primary School, the Community Fridge is open every Friday from 1.30pm to 3pm during term time.
The Community Fridge will be based at Braunstone Town Family Hub, LE3 3BD.
The aim is to reduce food waste and make good use of surplus food that might otherwise go unused. Everyone is welcome.
Kingsway North Community Fridge is looking for:
- Volunteer drivers to collect food donations from Aldi in Blaby at 12:45pm on Thursdays
To find out more or apply, please email office@winstanleyschool.org.uk
Braunstone Town Community Fridge
The Braunstone Town Community Fridge, operated by Buzzing Roots, is located at The Green Space, Community Outdoor Hub, Ravenhurst Road, LE3 2PS. The entrance is through the school's car park opposite 26 and 28 Ravenhurst Road. It takes place every Tuesday between 2pm and 3pm.