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    • Youth Programs >
      • Youth Farm Program
      • Youth Garden Club
      • Garden Sprouts
      • Summer Camp
      • Homeschool Groups
      • Field Trips
    • Free Food Programs
    • Learning Opportunities
    • Projects >
      • Expansion Project
      • Teaching Kitchen
  • Visit
    • Location and Hours
    • Maps
  • Help Us Grow
    • Volunteer Opportunites
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    • Our Sponsors
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free fridge
​& pantry

Our Free Fridge and Pantry provides 24/7 access to perishable and nonperishable food items for anyone experiencing food insecurity.
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how does it work?

​​Located in our Upper Garden, anyone can leave food donations or take food at anytime, as long as they follow the Fridge & Pantry Guidelines. 

The fridge is outfitted with safety locks, wireless thermometers that notify our team's cell phones if the temperatures in the fridge start to warm, and a camera for extra safety. Visitors can now access a guest Wifi hotspot in the Upper Garden. Our volunteer Free Fridge Heroes monitor the fridge and help the project run smoothly, cleanly, and safely.


Everything donated must be sealed and labeled. Any community member is welcome to stop by the fridge and pantry at any time and leave items they wish to donate!

what does the pantry stock?

Freezer
Uncooked meats are available in the freezer along with other frozen meals. We do not accept seafood donations.

Fridge
Eggs, milk, cheese, produce and other perishable items are available in the fridge. While we cannot accept homemade foods, partnering local businesses like Mo's City Soups provide delicious, healthful meals.

Pantry
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The pantry section for non-perishable items with additional storage for any non-food necessities such as paper products, hygiene products, and other helpful items.

how can i donate?

Anyone can donate food or non-food necessities to the Free Fridge and Pantry at any time -- 24 hours, 7 days a week. Whenever it's convenient is a great time to donate! Parking is available directly in front of the Free Fridge on Dixon Street or along Princess Anne Street. Read the full guidelines for donating food in our Fridge & Pantry Guidelines.

We also accept monetary support! Our Free Fridge team will use your donation to fill the fridge with food we know our community members love.
donate here

​how can i get involved?

Click here to become a Free Fridge Hero! We are looking for volunteers to stock, clean, and keep the fridge & pantry operating smoothly. 

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For more information about the Free Fridge and Pantry, e-mail freefridge@downtowngreens.org
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206 Charles Street
Fredericksburg, Va 22401
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