We are here to combat .
The Unites States wastes 20 pounds of food per person per month. At the same time, we hear heartbreaking stories of children who dig through school trashcans in order to feed themselves. Hunger runs rampant for those in need. The Giving Fridge is an initiative that combats both problems at the same time. Minu Pauline, a restaurant owner, observed a similar need in Kochi, India and placed a refrigerator outside of her restaurant with leftovers every night. Stemming from this idea, we created The Giving Fridge, an open community fridge where others have the opportunity to donate food for families in need.


What do we do?
The Giving Fridge seeks to provide convenient access to grab-and-go grocery items in impoverished areas. We do this by partnering with community centers and restaurants that have a refugee or low-income population and place a Giving Fridge on the premises. At any time of the day, families or individuals in need can access basic food supplies and water.
Why do we do this?
Asking for food and donations can be an uncomfortable situation. At The Giving Fridge, we strive to maintain a sense of anonymity for our families and individuals. Furthermore, we want to increase the ease of access for people who donate the food and those who take the food. Community centers and restaurants are a place where both groups come together and can easily achieve this purpose.
