Community Fridge
Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
Take what you need. Give what you can. Leave some when you can.
Our community fridge provides free, supplemental food to anyone who needs it. No applications. No income requirements. No judgment. Just neighbors helping neighbors.
Need Food?
You are welcome here. Take food that will help you or your household. Please consider neighbors who may visit after you.
Location and access →Want to Give?
One extra grocery item or a small recurring contribution can make a real difference. Smaller, frequent donations help keep food flowing.
Donation guidelines →Become a Fridge Friend
Businesses, faith communities, civic groups and neighbors can help create a more dependable flow of food through simple recurring commitments.
Explore partnerships →Good food. Stronger neighbors.
The Shrewsbury Community Fridge is a shared community resource started by the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury in 2022. It works because people contribute what they can and take what they need.
Food availability depends on donations and can change throughout the day. The fridge is intended to supplement other food resources, not replace a food pantry or a reliable grocery supply.
We do not ask visitors to explain their circumstances. A person's appearance, vehicle, or the amount they collect cannot tell us whom they may be helping. We ask everyone to be thoughtful about the neighbors who may come next.
One extra item. One stronger community.
Next time you shop, consider adding one extra item for the fridge. If possible, spread donations across the month rather than making one large drop-off. Food can move quickly, and frequent donations create more chances for neighbors to find something useful.
Accepted when commercially packaged, unopened and labeled with a current best-before date
- Breads and baked goods
- Dairy and alternatives
- Frozen foods
- Eggs
- Cooked/uncured meats
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Dry and canned goods
- Pet food
Not accepted
- Items past expiry
- Raw meat or seafood (fresh or frozen)
- Homemade foods or leftovers
- Rotting or wilted food
- Unsealed food or hygiene supplies
- Alcohol or medication
- Severely dented cans
- Ungraded eggs
- Clothing, books or housewares
- Excess packaging or waste
Also accepted
- Fresh produce
- Meals or goods from a certified kitchen, labeled with kitchen name, ingredients and/or allergens, and prepared and/or best-before date
- Sealed PPE and hygiene supplies
Please follow posted storage and food safety instructions at the fridge. These categories are taken from the Community Fridge donation sign.
Food disappearing quickly? That does not mean your gift was wasted. It shows why an ongoing flow of donations matters. Thank you for supporting a resource built on trust.
Become a Fridge Friend
Help sustain the fridge without adding work for its small volunteer team. We welcome straightforward commitments that fit your schedule and can be delivered directly to the fridge.
- Individuals: bring one extra grocery item weekly or whenever you shop.
- Businesses: sponsor a modest monthly grocery contribution or arrange suitable, safely handled food donations.
- Faith and civic groups: choose a recurring day or week to contribute.
- Food businesses: discuss a simple, predictable schedule for eligible surplus food.
Interested in helping regularly? Email us with the subject Fridge Friend. We'll work toward a commitment that is easy to maintain.
Every contribution matters.
The fridge is made possible by local residents, the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury, local businesses and community partners. We appreciate everyone who helps keep it clean, safe and supplied.
Want to support the fridge financially? Make a Donation.
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Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Shrewsbury Senior Center
98 Maple Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA
Food is free and available on a first-come basis. Stock varies, and availability cannot be guaranteed.
For a maintenance concern or questions about donating, email info@shrewsburyrotary.org.