Dartmouth Community Fridge

CLAUDIA CHENDER « » : Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Dartmouth Community Fridge. The fridge and pantry are open to anyone needing food 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on the grounds of Christ Church in downtown Dartmouth. It's stocked with staples like dry goods, fresh fruit, and vegetables but also frozen meals, snacks, pet food, and hygiene products. Everyone's invited to leave what they can and take what they need, and they have been doing that.

This truly grassroots project was brought to life by the community with support from Christ Church and the Public Good Society of Dartmouth along with various restaurants and organizations that pitch in their time and effort. It's a completely volunteer-run effort and allows people from all walks of life who need a little support the opportunity to access nourishment on their own schedule.

While we work to make food banks redundant in Nova Scotia, please join me in thanking the people of Dartmouth for creating and maintaining this valuable resource in our community.