There are currently have seven ATX free fridge locations, here is a map to reference and these are their addresses: Redbud Ice House (Fridge (NO FREEZER) & pantry) - 2027 Anchor Lane 2nd Street Fridge (Fridge (NO FREEZER) & pantry) - 1710 E. 2nd Street Brentwood Social House (Fridge (NO FREEZER) & pantry) - 1601 W Koenig Ln. Dittmar Fridge (Clothing closet, fridge (NO FREEZER) & pantry) - 618 W. Dittmar Rd. Dove Springs Fridge (Fridge (NO FREEZER) & pantry) - 6708 Ripple Run Rd. Nixta Fridge (Fridge (NO FREEZER)) - 2512 E 12th St. West Campus -behind Pearl St. Co-op (Clothing closet, fridge (NO FREEZER) & pantry) - 2000 Pearl St.

Anything from fresh produce, prepared meals, canned goods, nonperishable items, to fruits and veggies grown in yards and gardens are welcome. We like to encourage healthy, nutrient dense foods but we welcome snacks of all kinds. It is crucial that prepared meal contributions are individually portioned, labeled with common allergens/ dietary needs (ex., nuts, gluten, vegetarian, dairy, etc.) and dated for everyone's safety. We encourage contributing meals/food that can be enjoyed cold, as not all our neighbors have access to a microwave or stove. You can also donate more than food: pet supplies, hygiene products, books, socks, and diapers are also welcome! We DO NOT accept open or expired food (different from sell by), raw meat, or alcohol!

While we agree that some dates may not accurately reflect the precise dates that food goes bad, we still have to consider the well-being of those who utilize our fridges. We don’t want people who visit our fridges to be gambling on whether the food they’re eating will be safe to eat. We also try to comply with food safety guidelines so that we don’t put the entire project at risk of getting shut down. Above all we are trying to provide free dependably safe food and keep our community healthy

Yes, the community depends on businesses like yours to help keep the fridges stocked. The recently passed Food Donation Improvement Act extended the liability protection of the business to donate food directly to "individuals in need” without having to go through a nonprofit intermediary. Proper labeling is still required. We ask that you list what the food is, the date it was prepared/ donated, and any common allergens it may contain (i.e., “lasagna: contains gluten, dairy 4/20”).

We use Open Collective as our fiscal host for full financial transparency. You can contribute here! We will NEVER ask for Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle contributions!

Technically, no! The beauty of mutual aid and ATXFF is that you show up and participate in whatever capacity you can, whenever you can. HOWEVER - we do ask that folks sign-up to clean fridges so we can make sure each fridge is getting the love they need. Outside of cleaning and stocking, we have other ways to participate and some ways require more information and contact with ATXFF organizers. Please email us at atxfreefridge@gmail.com or DM us in Instagram at @atxfreefridge if you have any questions about getting involved!

Mutual Aid is the voluntary exchange of resources and services between community members to provide support for those who need it, with the shared understanding that the systems we live in are not meeting our needs and that we can work together to meet them.

No! ATX Free Fridge Project is based on principles of community mutual aid. This means that we take care of each other! If you are in a place of abundance, feel free to donate. If you are in need, take what will nourish you. The fridges are here for all of us to help build community solidarity - not charity.

Volunteers! No one gets paid to do this- we are currently a small group of community members keeping this mutual aid effort alive. We need your help to grow community and ownership around each location to keep them full and thriving.

We think so! We’ve been around since 2020 and haven’t run into any major issues yet (fingers crossed). Here is a more legitimate reference if needed: The Food Donation Improvement Act extended the liability protection of the business to donate food directly to "individuals in need” without having to go through a nonprofit intermediary (we think that you could argue that by putting the food in the free fridges is distributing directly to individuals in need). Proper labeling is still “required”.

We use monetary contributions for purchasing and maintaining fridges, materials/labor for shelter builds, equipment needed to make sure fridges are at safe temperatures, and of course, actual food and water to stock the fridges.

OMG, WE’RE FAMOUS! Please email atxfreefridge@gmail.com we’ll do our best to get back to you within a few days.

Thank you for thinking of us! We rarely accept fridge donations because there is SO MUCH to account for in keeping a fridge running the TX heat. At the moment we will use combination fridge/freezer models.

Please don’t donate open or expired food to the fridges. Give with care and in a condition that you yourself would want to receive something. If you go to clean or stock a fridge location and find open or expired food (womp womp) please remove it from the location and dispose of it onsite or take it with you to throw away at home.

We do not share mutual aid requests, go fund me campaigns, or fundraising efforts that we aren’t directly involved with. The Austin Mutual Aid Facebook group can probably help! Best of luck 💜