Community Fridge
The Defenders advocates for waste reduction and tackling food insecurity through our new Community Fridge in the County. Our Community Fridge are located at the Nippersink Library in Richmond. More locations are coming soon!
Support our community by participating in the Defenders' Community Fridge Program. Drop off perishable items for others to take home. Our program is free to all!
- Sealed packaged foods
- Unopened pasteurized milk, yogurt & juice
- Fresh eggs (with a use-by date)
- Condiments/Sauces (salad dressing, salsa, hot sauce, ketchup, mustard)
- Cured meats (sealed, with a use-by date)
- Fresh Vegetables & Fruit
- Baked goods & Bread
- Cheeses
Accomplishments
Our Community Fridge Program is the first program in the County! If you know of another location to host a Community Fridge, please email us at wastereductionCL@gmail.com.
Goals
The Defenders hope to provide the community with opportunities to reduce waste while also helping food insecurity on a local level. We hope to expand this program to more locations throughout McHenry County so food is more accessible to community members.