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Germantown Community Fridges

We are a mutual aid group fighting hunger and food insecurity in Philadelphia, PA. We run two busy sidewalk fridges and pantries that are open to the community 24/7. Anyone is welcome to take items or donate at any time.

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Financial Contributions

One-time contribution
Everybody Eats Germantown

Make a one-time donation to help us feed our community. Your donation will be used to stock the fridges with fresh, nutritious food or for occasion... Read more

Starts at$5 USD

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+ 37
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Friend of Germantown Community Fridges

Neighbors helping neighbors! Set up a recurring, monthly donation to support our mission to feed the community.

Starts at$5 USD / month

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+ 27
Goal
Cooking Meals

We meet at FUMCOG (church that hosts our High st fridge) once a month to cook meals for the community. We then stock both of our fridges with these... Read more

$0.00 USD of $3,500 USD raised (0%)

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Top financial contributors

Individuals

1
Jane Ellis

$4,261.32 USD since Feb 2023

2
NK

$817 USD since Jun 2023

3
Matthew Feldman

$690 USD since May 2023

4
Guest

$600 USD since Apr 2023

5
Monte Wendler

$500 USD since Apr 2023

6
Attic Brewing Co.

$500 USD since Jun 2023

7
Guest

$400 USD since Jun 2023

8
Karen Lightner

$400 USD since Aug 2023

9
Incognito

$300 USD since Apr 2023

10
The Tinder Family

$300 USD since Apr 2023

11
Bargain Thrift Center

$250 USD since Apr 2023

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$250 USD since Aug 2023

13
Ellen T

$200 USD since Apr 2023

14
Susan bloch

$175 USD since May 2023

15
George W Schafer

$150 USD since Apr 2023

Organizations

1
Germantown Jewish Centre

$500 USD since Jul 2023

Germantown Community Fridges is all of us

Our contributors 85

Thank you for supporting Germantown Community Fridges.

Jane Ellis

Admin

$4,261 USD

Susan bloch

Admin

$175 USD

Sofya Piro

Admin

$10 USD

NK

Everybody Eats Germantown

$817 USD

Guest

Friend of Germantown Commun...

$600 USD

Budget


Transparent and open finances.

Credit from John Schoen-McCullough to Germantown Community Fridges •

+$10.00USD
Completed
Contribution #696123
+$10.00USD
Completed
Contribution #696013

Credit from Alexandra & Sheila Avelin to Germantown Community Fridges •

+$5.00USD
Completed
Contribution #693500
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Today’s balance

$3,495.85 USD

Total raised

$11,577.27 USD

Total disbursed

$8,081.42 USD

Estimated annual budget

$20,108.94 USD

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News from Germantown Community Fridges

Updates on our activities and progress.

Gratuities for trash collection.

Hello friends and supporters, For the last several years, we have been relying on several kind folks to collect trash and recycling at each of our sites. Anyone who visits our fridges, knows that it's a huge, messy job that requires attenti...
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Published on July 19, 2023 by Germantown Fridge

April summary!

We had a stellar April at the Germantown Community Fridges! We finally made the switch to Open Collective which allows us to easily track all of our monetary donations and expenses in one place. With that, we are excited to share our first...
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Published on May 8, 2023 by Germantown Fridge

Welcome friends!

We are so excited to begin this new chapter in the Germantown Community Fridges’ life. The transition to Open Collective will open many doors for us as we work hard to feed our neighbors in need. Some of the benefits of switching to the Ope...
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Published on April 12, 2023 by Germantown Fridge

About


The Germantown Community Fridges, located in Philadelphia, are dedicated to fighting hunger and food insecurity and providing healthy free food in Germantown. Stocked by the community, for the community, anyone who needs food is welcome to take it. The fridges are maintained and stocked by volunteers and community members. We currently have two locations:
  • 20 W Armat st., Phila PA 19144
  • 19 E High st., Phila PA 19144