

The Community Fridge is located at Adriance Memorial Library and can be accessed during library hours.
Please follow the rules listed below.
- All ingredients and allergens must be labeled.
- All items must be labeled with an expiration date.
- No items past their “Best Before” date.
- No opened or partially eaten items.
- No medicines.
- No alcohol or illicit substances.
- As a general rule, please do not donate anything that you wouldn’t want to eat yourself!
Some Things You Can Contribute:
- Fruits and vegetables (fresh or frozen).
- Water, juice, and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Ready-to-eat meals—many people need food that can be eaten as-is.
- Single-serve containers (preferably microwave safe) / mason jars.
- Bread and baked goods—all bread/baked goods must be kept inside the fridge.
- All pantry items must be non-perishable and dry (canned goods, pasta, rice, sugar, flour).
- Dairy and dairy alternatives.
- Plant-based meat alternatives.
- Hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet paper, pads/tampons).
With any questions or concerns, contact Poughkeepsiecommunityfridge@gmail.com
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Click here to read more about the project from the students’ front page article in the Poughkeepsie Journal.