we are building the community we want to live in: abundant, connected, and life affirming for all.

our community makes the fridges work. your help is always welcome!

  • clean fridges

    Fridges need regular cleaning and tidying! This is a great way to start helping the fridges at a low time commitment. We can provide cleaning supplies or reimburse you for supplies purchased for the fridges. Stop by anytime to get started or follow the link below to sign up for a shift!

  • shop for fridges

    Fridges need to be filled with food! Shopping for the fridges is a great way to support, and we reimburse the cost of the food. Want to get started? Email us at info@evanstoncommunityfridges.com or fill out our contact form, and we will send you all the information you need to restock a fridge!

  • rescue food

    We have partnerships with organizations and businesses in the area that often want to donate larger amounts of food, and we need help distributing. You can sign up for one shift or many! We will provide all the training you need.

  • check on the fridges

    Even if you only have a few minutes, you can make a huge difference by stopping by a fridge to check the temperature, cleanliness, and stock. By using our check-in form, you can communicate those observations directly to the fridge managers for follow up.

  • help fund this work

    Your donations will go directly to funding food for the fridges, fridge repairs, food repackaging supplies, and mutual aid projects in Evanston. Every dollar helps us to get closer to our goal of restocking each fridge at least 3 x week.

  • get your community involved

    Spread the word about the fridges in-person and on social media, collect food for the fridges in your community, discuss company matches with your employer, repackage food from events you host/attend, and speak up about food insecurity. Whatever form it takes, we are stronger together.

have an idea or a special skill?

We’d love to hear from you! Reach out and let us know what you have in mind.