Community Fridge Program

New Britain ROOTS is proud to launch the Community Fridge Program, a city-wide initiative bringing free, fresh food to accessible locations across New Britain. Starting Thursday, June 5, community members can donate to or take from three fully stocked refrigerators designed to reduce food insecurity and food waste.

Fridge Locations & Hours

Each fridge will be regularly stocked with fresh produce from our school and community gardens, as well as surplus fruits and vegetables from the ROOTS Mobile Farmers Market.

Malikowski Circle

(Behind the ROOTS building)
58 Scarlett Dr.
Open 24/7

New Britain Senior Center

(Back vestibule)
55 Pearl St.
Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM

Pathways Senderos

(Inside the food pantry)
43 Viets St.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

What You Can Donate

We're encouraging the community to share:

-Fresh fruits & vegetables

-Unopened packaged foods

-Jams, pickled items, & unopened condiments

-Clearly labeled prepared meals (with full ingredient lists)

For health and safety, please we CANNOT accept:
Meat, dairy, fish, shellfish, opened items, unlabeled meals, or expired food.