What is a Community Fridge ?
A refrigerator placed in a public space aimed to promote equal access to fresh produce while reducing food insecurity and waste. The fridge is a community focused resourced maintained through a network of support from local residents to outside donors. This form of mutual aid allows communities to come together and create conversation around food while sharing social responsibility.
The community fridge is sustained through collaborative efforts from the community, local vendors, and donors. You can drop off or take fresh produce, non-perishable items, and other basic necessities at your convenience to one of our locations below. For large donations or interest in volunteering please contact us.
For those interested in making monetary donations to assist with sustaining the fridge, QR Codes with various mobile payment can be found on-site, as well as here.
Hours of Operation
Belly of the Block @ Lilydale Progressive Church
10706 S Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
(Pantry is OPEN 24/7)
Fridge Hours
Mon - Fri: All Day
Sat-Sun: Closed
Belly of the Block @ KOB
11623 S Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
Pantry Only
Please call to access
Belly of the Block
Redefining Urban Ag through Mutual Aid
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