Community Food Fridge

Humane in every way

The Community Fridge, the first of its kind in Niagara and the only community fridge run by a humane society anywhere, is located in the gazebo on the front lawn of the shelter. Those in need are welcome to take what they need, and community members are asked to donate what they can.

What’s ours is yours

Our fridge, like others, is a place where anyone who needs food can come to our Community Fridge and take what they need. We have a large, double glass doored fridge in a new room we built, out of a former cat gazebo. The insulated room is also equipped with 2 pantries to hold dry goods and some limited amounts of toiletries and hygiene products.

Why is a Humane Society running a Community Fridge?
Located at one of the busiest intersections of the city, we at the Humane Society of Greater Niagara saw this as an opportunity to help the community in another way. Having operated a Pet Food Bank out of the shelter for 20 years, we recognize that our pet food bank clients sometimes need a helping hand for their pets as well as for themselves. As a part of a strong community and a compassionate city, we felt this was a natural step and decided to capitalize on our location further to help those in need. A compassionate community is a stronger community. Through a newly forged partnership with Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold, Community Care will help supply the fridge with what is needed and where they have extra resources.