Community Fridge

The Horsham Community Fridge is a local initiative aimed at reducing food waste and fostering community spirit by redistributing surplus food to residents.

Operated by Fare Divide, the fridge collects excess food from local businesses, allotments, and households, making it available to anyone in the community.

In 2024 they collected and redistributed almost 42 tonnes of food to their customers- not only did this help some customers make meals that they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to - it also saved approximately 27 tonnes of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere by stopping the food going to landfill.

Well Done Everyone!

Location and Opening Hours:

Address: London Road Methodist Church, London Road, Horsham, RH12 1AN.

Opening Times:

Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Thursdays: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Occasional Saturday "Pop-Up" sessions at various community locations.

How It Works:

The Community Fridge operates on a trust basis and is open to all, without any means testing. Individuals can donate surplus food or collect items they need, promoting a culture of sharing and reducing food waste within the community. Everyone can take up to 5 items plus bread.

Volunteering Opportunities:

The initiative relies on volunteers for various roles, including surplus food collection and assisting during open sessions. For instance, surplus food collectors typically operate on weekday evenings between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Volunteers can choose their availability on a monthly rota.

Contact and Social Media:

Facebook: Horsham Community Fridge

Twitter: @HorshamFridge

Email: volunteers@faredivide.org.uk.

Relation to Southwater

The Horsham Community Fridge operates pop-up sessions in Southwater to reduce food waste and support the local community.

Location:

• Southwater: The Church Rooms, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT.
  

Opening Times:

• First Saturday of the Month: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM