Local initiative to reduce food waste launches on Chesham Broadway
CHESHAM, Buckinghamshire, November 18, 2018 – Today, the Chesham Community Fridge project officially launches. Open to everyone, the Community Fridge is a non-profit charity project that aims to redistribute surplus good food to the general community that would otherwise go to waste. In doing so it aims to relieve rising pressures on household food budgets; provide a community area that fosters sharing and collaboration; reduce local business food waste; and raise local awareness around the ongoing issue of food wastage.
Run under the auspices of Kings Church Chesham, and in conjunction with the Hubbub Community Fridge Project, the project will run indefinitely from food donations from local businesses and residents. Visitors are encouraged to freely take as much as they need as all food would otherwise being going to waste. Similarly, the project encourages any food donations from the local community that comply with its acceptance rules (more information: here).
Situated off the Broadway next to the Baptist Church, the Community Fridge is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Its opening ceremony took place on Sunday November 18th, featuring a service at the Broadway Baptist Church, a talk from Town Mayor, Jane MacBean, and a ceremonial cutting of ribbon.
Pauline Kirkham, who started and runs the project, said: “Across the country thousands of kilos of good food have already been redistributed and put to good use through Hubbub’s Community Fridge Network. Now, through our Fridge, we too can have positive impact on Chesham’s food wastage and in doing so help foster even more of a community spirit in our town. The fridge is open for everyone, well-off or not, it’s all about waste reduction. We are also extremely grateful to all our supporters, donors and volunteers who have made this a reality.”
Town Mayor of Chesham, Cllr Jane MacBean added: “Food waste is a huge issue and we all need to shop smarter and work harder to reduce the amount of food we dispose of. Yet again the residents of Chesham have seen an opportunity to cut down on unnecessary waste, help the environment, support their fellow residents and create another superb local voluntary project. I am incredibly proud of the Community Fridge and of our Town.”
Key supporters of the project include, but not limited to: Hubbub, Kings Church Chesham, Chesham Broadway Baptist Church, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, the Felix Project, Food Bank, Chesham Town Council, Screwfix, Gulletts, Summerling Carpets, Tim Minshull The Singing Floorfitter, Wickes, FareShare & Tesco.
About Chesham Community Fridge
Open to everyone, the Chesham Community Fridge is a non-profit charity project that aims to redistribute surplus good food to the general community that would otherwise go to waste. In doing so it aims to relieve rising pressures on household food budgets; provide a community area that fosters sharing and collaboration; reduce local business food waste; and raise local awareness around the ongoing issue of food wastage.
For more information visit: cheshamcommunityfridge.org
For all inquiries: [email protected]