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.

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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.

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Donations the Lake Country Community Fridge CAN accept include:

香蕉视频直播� Fresh fruit and vegetables;

香蕉视频直播� Fresh eggs;

香蕉视频直播� Dairy products;

香蕉视频直播� Bread and pastries;

香蕉视频直播� Canned goods;

香蕉视频直播� Dry goods (pasta, rice, baking needs, etc.);

香蕉视频直播� Hygiene items (diapers, toothpaste, tampons, pads, etc.);

香蕉视频直播� Beverages (juice, juice boxes, pop, non-alcoholic drinks, etc.);

香蕉视频直播� Frozen food (pizza, microwave dinners, fruit/vegetables, etc.);

香蕉视频直播� Snacks (granola bars, crackers, etc.);

香蕉视频直播� Pre-made food (prepared by a licenced commercial kitchen);

香蕉视频直播� Pet food.

The community fridge CANNOT accept:

香蕉视频直播� Opened, used or half-eaten food;

香蕉视频直播� Expired food;

香蕉视频直播� Dented cans;

香蕉视频直播� Mouldy items;

香蕉视频直播� Raw meat or seafood;

香蕉视频直播� Alcohol;

香蕉视频直播� Leftovers and pre-made home meals (The community fridge can ONLY accept pre-made food from a licenced commercial kitchen);

香蕉视频直播� 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.

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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.