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@mertonscommunityfridge
No judgement. Just good food and good company.
Merton’s Community Fridge saves surplus food from going to waste — and turns it into something far more valuable: connection, wellbeing, and hope.
💚 FREE to access for everyone in our community. No referral needed!
Questions? Please contact us at:
Opening Times
Mondays, 14.00 - 15.00
Wednesdays, 16.30 - 17.30
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Where to find us
Morden Baptist Church SM4 5BL
Please come to the car park at the back of the church (entrance on Grasmere Avenue)
Merton's Community Fridge is generously hosted at Morden Baptist Church and Sustainable Merton is grateful for the Church's partnership in reducing food waste and delivering food to the community.
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We are delighted to announce that our short film, “Where Food Meets Friendship: The Story of Merton’s Community Fridge” has been nominated for the Smiley Charity Film Awards!
This special video, beautifully created by TVOX, captures everything that makes the Fridge what it is — the joy, the connection, the community spirit, and the difference we can make when we come together.
Winning would help us share that message far and wide — inspiring new volunteers, reaching more residents, and giving this story the recognition it deserves.
Voting closes on Friday 30 January 2026.
What is a Community Fridge?
Anyone can visit — no referral or paperwork needed. Just bring your own bag!
We are a community where members make friends, share tips, and connect with local support.
"It's become a hub of help, food, a shoulder to cry on, someone to say hi, someone to make you feel better. And it works both ways."
Merton’s Community Fridge is a long-term initiative to tackle food poverty and reduce food waste in the borough.
Every week, our volunteers and cargo bike riders collect surplus food from local shops, and businesses, then redistribute it to anyone who needs it.
By sharing good food that would otherwise go to waste, we:
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Reduce food insecurity and hunger
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Support physical and mental wellbeing
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Create a safe, welcoming space for all
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Prevent thousands of kilograms of CO₂ emissions each year
💚 PARTNER WITH US
Collaborate to reduce waste or share community support services.
🍏 DONATE FOOD
Local businesses and households welcome.
✅ VOLUNTEER
Help collect, sort or share food.
GET INVOLVED
Join us in reducing waste and nourishing community life!
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Merton's Community Fridge Satellite Locations
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Clarion's Rutlish Community Fridge
Rutlish Road Community Room, Wimbledon SW19 1LY
Access via the path from Rutlish Road or the car park on Charles Road
OPEN: Tuesdays, 10 - 11am
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
For any other additional support, please contact the Merton Community Hub on:
020 8066 4086
or email help@communityhub.org.uk.
For guidance and support to help you stay well, keep the lights on and pay the bills, please visit merton.gov.uk/costofliving
