The Mount Pleasant Community Fridge is located at 273 E 4th Avenue

In the back alley of E 4th Ave & Scotia St, this fridge, freezer and pantry is free and open 24/7. We welcome everyone to take what you need and leave what you can.

This fridge is a welcoming safe, please no policing, no judgment and no shame.

 
 

HOW TO HELP KEEP THE FRIDGE STOCKED AND FOOD SAFE

ACCEPTED:

  • Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - purchased or grown

  • Non-perishable items, canned and dried goods - sealed + unopened

  • Baked goods, breads, prepackaged goods

  • Dairy products

    • Milk: 3 days past BB date

    • Yogurt: 14 days past BB date

    • Eggs: 35 days past BB date

    • Cheese: 14 days past BB date

  • Frozen meats/fish (must be frozen before BB date)

  • Beverages (non-alcoholic)

  • Home-cooked food (labeled with ingredients & date made)

NOT ACCEPTED: 

  • Unsealed or half consumed food, food past EXPIRATION date (shelf stable food up to one year past best before date is ok)

  • Mouldy fruits vegetables or bread

The community fridge depends on volunteers to keep it clean and remove unaccepted items.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Connect with Vancouver Community Fridge Project

If you are looking for other food resources or programs, click here