Buddy system community fridge initiative
A community fridge is a refrigerator located in a public space that enables food to be shared amongst the community. Anyone can put food in and take food out! The aim is to reduce food waste and support people facing hardships by providing access to healthy, nutritious food.
Photograph by Chris Ochoa
Photograph by Leo Varona

We Launched our first community fridge in August 2020
According to the United States Census Bureau, more than one in six South Florida households are currently struggling with food insecurity. We aim to place these refrigerators in food deserts that will allow community members, local restaurants, and farms to donate healthy grocery items, helping to combat food waste, while other community members can take the food they need for free to help support their families. Our first two Buddy System Fridges are located in Overtown and Richmond Heights. We will establish a fleet of community fridges in food deserts across Miami-Dade County.
Our FrIDGES

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Artist: Natalie Galindo

Community Fridge #2
Richmond Heights
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Williams Grocery
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Hours: 9am - 9pm​
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Artist: Vanessa Gomez

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Artist: Mwanel Pierre Louis

Community Fridge #4
Little Haiti
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FANM
100 NE 84th St
Miami, FL 33137
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Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
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Artist: Louis Rosemond

Artist: Ahol Sniffs Glue
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​Sponsored by Buchanan's Whiskey

Community Fridge #6
Coconut Grove
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Polished Coconut
3600 Grand Avenue,
Coconut Grove, FL,33133
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Hours: 24/7
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Artist: Reyna Noriega
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​Sponsored by Buchanan's Whiskey

Community Fridge #7
Homestead
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Mr. Tutis Fruties
139 N Redland Rd #11
Florida City, FL 33034
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Hours: 7:30 AM - 7 PM
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Artist: Vic Garcia
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​Sponsored by Buchanan's Whiskey