The Democracy Center

A Guide to Boston’s Community Fridges - Eater Boston

"The Fridge in the Square debuted in front of the Sinclair in January 2021 and moved to its current location at the Democracy Center at 45 Mt. Auburn St. in June 2021. Donation guidelines can be found here. The Fridge in the Square does not allow raw meats, alcoholic beverages, unlabeled or opened meals, homemade meals or baked goods, or leftovers. Recommended donations include fresh produce, dairy products, pantry goods like rice and beans, cleaning supplies, menstrual pads, paper bags, hand sanitizer, and more. In addition to one-off donations and other volunteering opportunities, the fridge organizers are seeking “fridge parents” to commit to stocking one specific item weekly in order to boost consistency. “Do you want to be our Egg Dad?” asks the fridge. “Bread Auntie? Cheesy Mama?”" - Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Terrence Doyle