STATUS: ACTIVE
SOCIAL: NA
ADDRESS:
2nd floor, SC Building, 7141 Sherbrooke West.
CONTACT INFO: hivefreelunch@gmail.com
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Megan’s Fridge is a student-run food sharing initiative at Concordia University, managed by the Hive Free Lunch and enuf Concordia that provides free food to the community through a publicly accessible fridge and pantry. The project helps reduce food waste while improving access to food for students and community members.
The fridge is stocked through donations, community contributions, and rescued food, and anyone can take what they need.
🥗 Free food for anyone – no registration or eligibility requirements
🧊 Community fridge – perishable foods such as produce, meals, and groceries
📦 Pantry shelf – non-perishable foods like canned goods and snacks
♻️ Food waste reduction – redistributes surplus food that would otherwise be discarded
🤝 Community care – built on mutual aid and trust
KEY CHALLENGES:
- Keeping the fridge stocked when it’s so popular!
KEY SUCCESSES:
- Provides an accessible option to divert leftovers from the Hive Free Meals to hungry students who appreciate a free meal!
PHOTOS:
SERVICES:
- Free community pantry
- Free community fridge
TIMELINE
2022
- Megan’s Fridge is created by enuf Concordia in collaboration with Hive Free Lunch as a community fridge initiative at Loyola Campus, located within the Hive Free Lunch space in the SC Building.
The fridge is designed to:
- provide barrier-free access to food
- reduce food waste
- encourage mutual aid and community care
GET INVOLVED
Megan’s Fridge welcomes volunteers and food donations.
• Donate fresh or packaged food
• Volunteer to help maintain the fridge
• Spread the word on campus
Food Donation Guidelines
✔ Fresh produce
✔ Prepared meals (clearly labeled with ingredients/date)
✔ Sealed packaged foods
Please avoid:
✖ Expired food
✖ Open containers
✖ Raw meat or seafood
NEWS ARTICLES:
2023 – New Community Fridge Opens on Loyola Campus
The Link covers the launch of Megan’s Fridge and its role in addressing student food insecurity.
2023 – The Hive Cafe’s Newest Community Fridge
The Concordian reports on the project’s opening and community response.
