​Each year in the UK we throw away nearly 15 million tonnes of food and drink. Nearly half of this is perfectly good to consume!
 

Merton’s Community Fridge is a long-term initiative to tackle food poverty and reduce food waste in the borough.

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Every week, our volunteers and cargo bike riders collect surplus food from local shops, and businesses, then redistribute it to anyone who needs it.

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By sharing good food that would otherwise go to waste, we:

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• Reduce food insecurity and hunger
   

• Support physical and mental wellbeing
   

• Create a safe, welcoming space for all
   

• Prevent thousands of kilograms of CO₂ emissions each year