Free Food.
Real Community.
Always Open.
Our community fridges are stocked by neighbours, for neighbours — 24/7, no questions asked. Take what you need, leave what you can.
No one in our neighbourhood should go hungry.
The Anelia Foundation's Community Fridge program was born from a simple belief: food is a human right. We place free, publicly accessible refrigerators in neighbourhoods across Metro Vancouver — stocked by local restaurants, grocery stores, farms, and everyday neighbours who believe in sharing.
Anyone can take food, anyone can leave food. No ID, no income verification, no judgment. Just open the door and help yourself — or help someone else.
How It Works
Community fridges are built on trust, generosity, and the simple idea that everyone deserves good food.
Find a Fridge
Use our locations list to find the nearest community fridge in your neighbourhood. All fridges are open 24/7, 365 days a year — no appointment needed.
Take What You Need
Open the fridge and take whatever food you need — fresh produce, prepared meals, packaged goods. No ID, no registration, no questions asked.
Leave What You Can
Have extra food? Drop it off! Home-cooked meals, garden produce, unopened packaged goods — all donations are welcome. Together we keep the fridge full.
Fridge Locations
We have fridges coming to Metro Vancouver — locations to be announced soon.
What Can I Donate?
We welcome all kinds of food donations. Here are some of the most needed items — but anything safe and edible is appreciated.
Accepted Donations
- Fresh ProduceFruits, vegetables, herbs
- Prepared MealsHome-cooked, labelled & dated
- Non-PerishablesCanned goods, dry staples
- BeveragesJuice, milk, water
- Baked GoodsBread, muffins, pastries
- Hygiene ItemsSoap, toothpaste, shampoo
Food Safety Guidelines
- Label prepared meals with the date they were made
- Only donate food you would eat yourself
- Keep perishables cold during transport
- Do not donate expired, opened, or damaged items
Help Keep the
Fridges Full
Whether you want to make a regular food donation, volunteer to restock a fridge, or help us expand to a new neighbourhood — we'd love to hear from you.
Stock a Fridge
Drop off fresh produce, packaged goods, or home-cooked meals at any of our locations.
Volunteer Weekly
Join our team to clean, restock, and maintain fridges in your neighbourhood.
Business Partner
Restaurants and grocery stores can donate surplus food and reduce waste.
Suggest a Location
Know a spot that needs a community fridge? Tell us and we'll explore expanding there.
Get in Touch
Fill in the form below and our team will get back to you within 2–3 business days.
Make a Difference
in Your Community
A bag of groceries, an hour of your time, or a word spread to a neighbour — it all adds up to a stronger, more food-secure community.