Good food belongs on plates, not in bins.

Marcham Community Fridge is a friendly, inclusive place where good surplus food is shared, not wasted. We bring neighbours, volunteers and local partners together to make food go further, reduce unnecessary waste and support our community. Everyone is welcome — without judgement or stigma.

Good food belongs on plates, not in bins.

Marcham Community Fridge is a friendly, inclusive place where good surplus food is shared, not wasted. We bring neighbours, volunteers and local partners together to make food go further, reduce unnecessary waste and support our community. Everyone is welcome — without judgement or stigma.

From surplus to shared.

We collect

Usable surplus food is collected from local retailers and other generous sources.

We check

Food is checked and handled carefully, so it can be passed on with confidence.

We share

Food is made available locally, helping it reach plates instead of landfill.

So far we have saved
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Of food from landfill
So far we have saved
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Of food from landfill
So far this year we have saved
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of food from going to landfill

Marcham Community Fridge is more than a place to share food — it is a practical, welcoming service shaped by the people who use it. The results below reflect the views of our community and encourage us to keep building a reliable service where good food is shared, waste is reduced and everyone feels welcome.

Supporting the community.

It's about all of us.

Everyone is welcome

We welcome local people from every background and circumstance, without judgement, discrimination or stigma.

Practical support

By sharing good surplus food, we help households make food go further while reducing unnecessary waste.

Stronger together

We bring people together around a shared aim: supporting each another to build a stronger community.

We are continuing to listen to local people through our community survey, and the live results below show what residents are telling us as new responses come in.

68.1%
of people now think more about food wastage because of Marcham Fridge
100.0%
of people said Marcham Fridge is important to the community.
93.6%
of people use Marcham Fridge to prevent good food from being wasted.

Marcham Community Fridge was set up to support our local community, and that remains our first priority. We are here for everyone — without judgement, discrimination or stigma. Whether you are looking to save money, reduce food waste, meet others or simply make use of good surplus food, you will always receive a friendly welcome. Our aim is to create a service where every person feels respected, included and able to take part.