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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)

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​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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 Sustainable Merton is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 and we need your help to raise £15,000 for our Community Fridge — IN JUST 1 WEEK!

 

From 2 - 9 December, EVERY DONATION TO OUR CAMPAIGN WILL BE DOUBLED thanks to our generous pledgers and Big Give Champion, Reed Foundation.

 

That means twice the meals and twice the impact — the perfect way to make your gift to the Fridge go even further


The campaign goes live on Giving Tuesday, 2 December! Please give what you can to help the Fridge continue its vital work - your support really matters.

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."

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.

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:

  • 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

💚 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

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Thank you to our generous donors and food suppliers...

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Thank you to our grant funders and supporters

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