All Items At The Community Fridge Are 100% FREE
While all items are free, we do accept donations to assist with the running costs of the Community Fridge in both locations
No Appointment Needed
Leave a donation if you can afford to do so
only take what you need
1 visit per day
What is a community Fridge?
A Community Fridge is a space where anyone can share food to combat food waste, either by bringing food to leave in the fridge or by taking food from the fridge to use themselves.
They are welcoming spaces open to all. Hubbub supports community groups to set up these Fridges so they can create spaces where people can come together to eat, learn new skills and most importantly, stop good food from going to waste.
What impact do Community Fridges have?
With each fridge sharing an average of 2.1 tonnes of food per month, the collective impact of the Community Fridge Network is huge.
This is important not just because of all the free tasty goodness being shared but also because if food waste were a country, it would have the third highest greenhouse gas emissions behind only China and the US.
Sounds like a cool idea. How can I get involved?
🍎 Use the fridges.
Find your nearest fridge and collect free food that would otherwise go to waste.
🎁 Donate food.
If you’re a retailer, café, restaurant, or any business with surplus food, you can donate it to our fridges. Even if you just have food at home that you won’t eat, you can donate that too!
⏰Volunteer your time.
The success of the Community Fridge is down to the amazing volunteers who make it tick.
Headquarters
Branch Office
How Does The Community Fridge Work?
People donate food that is close to its ‘use by’ date that they know they won’t use.
We are also happy to accept donations of fruit and vegetables from allotment holders and/or local shops. Businesses can also donate food that they cannot sell, but it must be fresh and close to its ‘use by’ date.
Anyone can donate or take food, this is not a food bank all food is free of charge.
Donate To The Fridge
We CAN Accept:
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sealed packaged food
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Cheeses
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Fresh Fruit
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Fresh Vegetables
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table sauces
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Pastry
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Salads
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unopened pasteurised milk and yoghurt
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unopened fruit slices
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fresh eggs (traceable Lion stamped eggs with clean shells and a use-by-date)
- If putting food into new or different packaging make sure the use-by-date and allergy information are transferred across.
- All food must be good for at least another 24 hours when you donate it
We CAN NOT Accept:
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cooked food (from your home or unregistered sources)
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bean sprouts
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cooked rice
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raw milk cheeses
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unpasteurised milk
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Pates
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products that contain any of the above ingredients
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unlabelled multiple ingredient items
Online Donations
If you would like to make a donation online rather than visiting our fridges in person, please scan the QR code or click the button below.
Become a Fridge Friend
What is a fridge Friend?
A Fridge Friend is someone who supports the Llanelli or Kidwelly Community Fridges through small, meaningful acts of kindness that don’t cost a penny.
They’re everyday community heroes who help keep the fridge running smoothly, spread the word, and make sure everyone feels welcome.
Fridge Friends help us by:
Micro-Volunteering Tasks
Do quick micro‑volunteering tasks like tidying shelves, rotating stock, or checking in when they’re passing.
Spread The Message
Encourage others to use the fridge and challenge stigma with positivity and facts
Offer Simple Skills
Offer simple skills — a bit of DIY, a social media share, a friendly chat, or helping someone access the fridge
Help Raise Awareness
Share posts, photos, or updates on social media to help raise awareness
Help Build Links
Connect the fridge with local groups, schools, or neighbours who might want to get involved
Promote the Fridges Mission
Celebrate the fridge’s mission by promoting food waste reduction and community support
You don’t need to commit to shifts
Simply offer 5 - 10 mins of volunteering when your passing or visiting the community fridge.
You don’t need to have special skills
You just need a can do attitude and the drive to help the community in whatever way is suitable for yourself.
If you care about reducing waste, supporting neighbours, and strengthening community spirit, you’re already halfway there.
Being a Fridge Friend is about showing up in small ways that make a big difference.
Sign Up As A Fridge Friend Today
Use by date Vs Best before date
The Use By date is all about safety. It tells you the last day food can be eaten safely. After this date, even if it looks or smells fine, it could cause illness. You’ll find Use By dates on perishable items like meat, fish, dairy, and ready‑to‑eat meals. These products must be in date when shared or donated, and should always be stored correctly to stay safe until that date.
The Best Before date, on the other hand, is about quality. It marks when food is at its best. After this date, it may lose flavour, texture, or colour, but it’s still safe to eat if it looks, smells, and tastes normal. That’s why community fridges and foodbanks can accept Best Before items past their date, as long as they’re sealed and in good condition. It’s a simple way to reduce waste while still keeping everyone safe.
Recipe Books For Sale - Only £1.00
Each community fridge now offers something special. Recipe booklets created by our volunteers and supporters. For just £1, you can take home a collection of simple, affordable recipes made from ingredients often found in the fridge. Every booklet celebrates creativity and community spirit, showing how rescued food can become delicious, nourishing meals.
Buying a booklet doesn’t just give you new ideas for cooking. It helps keep the fridges running. All proceeds go directly toward stocking, maintaining, and supporting the Kidwelly and Llanelli Community Fridges. It’s a small purchase that makes a big difference, helping us fight food waste and feed more families while sharing the joy of good food.