THE RJ4ALL COMMUNITY FRIDGE
Reducing food waste and empowering communities
Our Community Fridge
The RJ4All Community Fridge provides quality food to communities in South East London while simultaneously preventing food waste. Our Community Fridge is a social space that does not only meet the food needs of community members but also provide a space to connect with others. Thus, mitigating the adverse socio-economic effects of COVID19 on communities and helping them cope better with mental and physical health challenges.
We partner with Hubbub, a foundation that coordinates the world’s largest Community Fridge network with over 250 Community Fridges running across the UK.
Where and when?
The RJ4All Community Fridge is open to all on Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. The best time to come is Tuesday 11 am to 2 pm to get products from our fresh deliveries, that is when the fridges are full!.
You can contact us to check the availability.
Phone: +44(0)7708758600 Email: admin@rj4all.org
Pop in to check our fridge and get your groceries and food supplies free! Our friendly staff and volunteers can't wait to help you.
We ask that people only visit the fridge once per day, but you're welcome as many days as you like.
You can find us at the RJ4ALL Rotherhithe Community Centre, 30 Ploughway, London, SE16 2LJ
How can you get involved?
Pop In! Feel free to stop by and get some groceries from Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 17:30.
Lets Talk About Food! - 11:00am - 2:00pm every Tuesday our staff share with you meal suggestions based on what has arrived in that day! Join us to discuss and share idea.
Volunteer: If you would love the chance to help others while making new connections and having great conversations? Then, volunteer to join as a Community Fridge volunteer today! Email your application to vacancies@rj4all.org and include "Community Fridge Volunteer" in the subject line.
Food Hygiene and Disclaimer
RJ4All is registered with Southwark Council as a food establishment, and we receive regular checks by our Environmental Health Officer. Our Community Fridge has a 5/5 star rating.
We follow the Food Standards Agency regulations and we have signed up to the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Items collected from the RJ4All Community Fridge become the responsibility of the individual. RJ4All cannot take the responsibility for any food allergies or post expiration products.
Food security
We understand "food security" as "being sure of your ability to secure enough food of sufficient quality and quantity to allow you to stay healthy and participate in society" (Food Foundation)
Volunteers wanted
We are always looking for volunteers to help with managing collections from our community fridge.
We are also looking for local volunteers who can distribute food to those who need it but cannot visit our Centre.
You do not need to have any qualifications. All you need is passion to help those in need! Just get in touch by emailing vacancies@rj4all.org and include in your subject email "Community Fridge Volunteer application".
You can also call us on +44(0)7708758600 or +44(0) 2072371813
Case studies
How our Community Fridge helps families
“The community fridge helped us in getting more fresh fruit and veggies, this encourages us to have a healthier approach to cooking. Thank you.” - Parent, SE16 Resident
“The fridge is helping me save around £10- 20 a week.” - Parent, SE16 Resident
“As a mum of two girls, being able to get a few basic items per week from the community fridge is amazing and helps my money go further.” - Parent, SE16 Resident
“Produce is in good condition and it helps me.” - Parent, SE16 Resident
Minimising food waste
“Thank you so much for sharing food with us. It helped us in avoiding the food waste along with saving some money, and because we collected some exotic items we never tried, we recreated new recipes, thanks again” - SE16 Resident
“It’s helped me find out news about events happening around the area. Sharing out food to community members has also allowed me to participate in preventing food going to waste!” - SE16 Resident
Food Is Medicine!
This series will help you turn simple ingredients into delicious meals
Restorative Justice for All International Institute (RJ4All)
The RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre, 30 Plough Way London SE16 2LJ, UK
admin@rj4all.org | +44(0)7708758600 or 07795678904
