Environmental charity encourages Moray to apply for a Community Fridge

Community groups in Moray have been encouraged to apply for funding to set up a Community Fridge.

Community Fridges are social spaces where anyone can share surplus food. The aim is to reduce waste and help empower communities through activities such as cookery sessions and workshops on how to grow fruit and veg.

Environmental charity Hubbub identified Moray as one of the areas in the UK yet to benefit from the Co-op funded initiative.

Grants for 100 fridges have been made available with applications welcomed until February 1.

Successful groups will receive £4,000 in funding as well as free support to set up the fridge along with membership to Hubbub's Community Fridge Network.

There are currently 250 fridges spread around the UK with each one redistributing an average of 2.4 tonnes of food per month.

Liam Sweeney, Creative Partner at Hubbub, said: "With our network of fridges already supporting so many people across the UK, we want to make sure that all regions have access to what is becoming an invaluable asset in communities.

"A Community Fridge is so much more than just a fridge. They are instrumental in bringing people together to share skills, build friendships and support one another, all whilst doing their bit to save the planet."

Ed Powell, Mission Manager at Co-op, added: "It has been thrilling to support the rapid growth of the Community Fridge Network across the UK and to see the positive impact that the redistribution of fresh, healthy food can have.

"The existing Community Fridges are run by a wide range of groups - from schools and universities to community centres and faith groups.

"We'd like to see applications for the current round of funding come from a broad range of groups, especially from groups who might not normally consider running a food project, to bring this brilliant concept to even more communities across the UK."

More information can be found here.