Welcome friends!
Published on April 12, 2023 by Germantown Fridge
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 Open Collective platform include:
- Transparency and accountability - we think our donors deserve to know how their donations are being spent. Open Collective offers a snapshot of all our financials to anyone who comes to this page. You can see how much money we have at any given time, how much we’ve raised since switching to the platform and how much we are spending on things like grocery runs, giveaways and occasional maintenance.
- Tax-deductible donations - all donations made through the Open Collective platform are 100% tax-deductible. You will receive a donation receipt which can be presented to the IRS during tax season.
- Recurring donations - you can now sign up to become a monthly contributor which means you can check one more item off your monthly to-do list. We appreciate donations of any amount!
- Ability to apply for grants - Open Collective gives us the benefits of a 501(c)3 non-profit without all the paperwork. That means we can now apply for grants available to organizations that fight food insecurity and promote food justice. And there are so many!
We know change can be confusing but don’t fret, we are here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
We hope you continue supporting us in whatever ways you can. If financial contributions are not something you are able to offer right now, you can still get more involved with the fridges. We have lots of opportunities available from picking up food donations, to cleaning, shopping for groceries, cooking, gardening and more! Reach out to us at any time on our website germantowncommunityfridge.com or via Instagram DMs.
Thank you so much for caring about your neighbors in need! We believe food is a human right and that everyone should have access to nutritious, delicious food.