Get Involved
1. MAINTAIN A FRIDGE
A community of collective care is growing!
Please treat the community fridges as you would your own. Respect the spaces that you share with others. These fridges might be powered by one household or organization, but it will take a community to keep them going. Every visit to the fridge is a labor of love. You can take initiative to offer what you can.
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Community fridges need to be cleaned and organized regularly. Here are some tips!
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Come Prepared: bring your own cleaning supplies, such as rags / paper towers and liquid cleaning solutions and a bag or container to dispose of any trash produced.
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​Wipe Down All Shelves & Surfaces: remove all fridge contents to wipe down shelves and surfaces. Remove any residue, etc. Put food that has not expired back in the fridge and dispose of any food that has gone bad.
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​Dispose of Rotten Food: check dates on all food items and dispose of any out of date or visibly rotten food items.
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2. STOCK A FRIDGE
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Anyone who wishes to be part of the NOCF community can stock any fridge on their own at any time.
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3. HOST A FRIDGE
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The community can, and should, feel free to put up fridges on their own. New locations will be added to the list of community fridges. If you need assistnace setting up a fridge, reach out to NOCF Community Facebook page.
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If you are a current host, and need assistance with a fridge, please reach out to the NOCF Community Facebook page.
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4. USE A FRIDGE
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Anyone in need of food or drink for any reason may take from any fridge at any time.
With that in mind, please be conscious of the needs of others and your community. Do not take more than you need. Do not judge how much others take. People are often taking food for family members or neighbors.
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5. DONATE
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NOCF does not accept monetary donations. Please consider donating to the following places:​​​
https://www.harrytompsoncenter.org/
https://graceatthegreenlight.org/
https://www.broadmoorimprovement.com/bfp
https://www.facebook.com/HOPEFoodPantry/
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Did you visit a fridge? Post what you saw - NOCF Community Facebook Page
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