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 experiencing food insecurity by providing access to free, healthy food.

10 community Fridges across Miami!

As of March, 2021, Buddy System has launched 10 community fridges across Miami!

According to the United States Census Bureau, more than one in six South Florida households are currently struggling with food insecurity. Our community fridges allow community members, local restaurants, grocery stores 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 Goal

10 community fridges up and running by 2021

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Local Non-profit Created "Community fridges"

By Sheli Muñiz

August 21, 2020, 4:35 AM

Miamians are setting up fridges filled with free food for hungry neighbors

By Virginia Gil

September 16 2020, 8:26 AM

Se multiplican las neveras llenas de alimentos para asistir a afectados por la crisis pandémica.

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August 30, 2020, 1:25 PM EDT

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Refrigerators full of food are popping up on streets around Miami. Here’s why

By Carlos Frías

August 21, 2020, 06:00 AM | Updated August 24, 2020 10:38 AM

Refrigeradores comunitarios para combatir el hambre de personas de escasos recursos.

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September 1, 2020

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