Everyone from vulnerable families to peckish builders are invited to help themselves to free food, which has been donated by supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and people’s cupboards, which may be close to its sell by date, but would otherwise be destined for the bin.
Unlike traditional food banks, anyone can take food out without limit – allowing easy access for fresh, nutritious food for all and thus removing the stigma, while mitigating food waste.
Shaftesbury Open fridge is also a social space, which helps connect the community.
