The Lake Country Community Fridge formed to provide safe, 24/7 access to free food for those in the community who needed it.

Their vision became reality Saturday, Oct. 9, when the fridge located at the Winfield UInited Church on the west-facing side of the building officially opened.

91裸聊视频淭he main goal of the fridge is to help those facing nutritional insecurity by providing easy, 24/7 access to free, fresh and nutritious food,91裸聊视频� wrote Lake Country Community Fridge on its Facebook page. 91裸聊视频淭he idea is 91裸聊视频楾ake what you need, leave what you can.91裸聊视频� Those that are in need of nutritious food can help themselves, and members of the community are welcome to contribute what they91裸聊视频檙e able.91裸聊视频�

The Lake Country Community Fridge is a 100 per cent community- and volunteer-run structure containing a fridge/freezer and dry goods area that is open all of the time.

Strong support is already being shown for the initiative.

91裸聊视频淪ince we91裸聊视频檙e expecting a large amount of donations when we first launch, we request that donations be spaced out,91裸聊视频� said the group.

Donations the Lake Country Community Fridge CAN accept include:

91裸聊视频� Fresh fruit and vegetables;

91裸聊视频� Fresh eggs;

91裸聊视频� Dairy products;

91裸聊视频� Bread and pastries;

91裸聊视频� Canned goods;

91裸聊视频� Dry goods (pasta, rice, baking needs, etc.);

91裸聊视频� Hygiene items (diapers, toothpaste, tampons, pads, etc.);

91裸聊视频� Beverages (juice, juice boxes, pop, non-alcoholic drinks, etc.);

91裸聊视频� Frozen food (pizza, microwave dinners, fruit/vegetables, etc.);

91裸聊视频� Snacks (granola bars, crackers, etc.);

91裸聊视频� Pre-made food (prepared by a licenced commercial kitchen);

91裸聊视频� Pet food.

The community fridge CANNOT accept:

91裸聊视频� Opened, used or half-eaten food;

91裸聊视频� Expired food;

91裸聊视频� Dented cans;

91裸聊视频� Mouldy items;

91裸聊视频� Raw meat or seafood;

91裸聊视频� Alcohol;

91裸聊视频� Leftovers and pre-made home meals (The community fridge can ONLY accept pre-made food from a licenced commercial kitchen);

91裸聊视频� Clothing and household items (feel free to donate to the Winfield United Church Thrift Store during open hours).

The Lake Country Community Fridge has a note to those who might feel anxious about using the refrigerator.

91裸聊视频淭hose in our community facing food insecurity are encouraged to start using the fridge. This is a judgement-free zone.91裸聊视频�

Volunteers do fridge check, ie, checking the contents, tidying up the area, sanitizing handles. A checklist, sanitizing and cleaning supplies will be at the ridge.