fridge
guidelines
Help sustain the fridges by following these guidelines:
donation guidelines
Please review our list of accepted and not accepted items below.
Any food in packages or containers must be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
Prepare food with mask & gloves and follow standardized food safety guidelines.
Prepared food should be labeled with all ingredients and dated from day of preparation. Prepared food will be discarded after seven days.
fridge etiquette
Please wear a mask and ensure that your hands are clean if you intend on accessing the fridge.
Avoid unnecessary contact with food items to prevent contamination.
If you notice food has gone bad or packaging has been compromised, please throw it away.
Check use-by dates on food products. Discard out-of-date food and do not consume prepared food after seven days.
Please put new donations towards the back of the shelves so that food gets eaten in the order it is donated.
Please do not donate anything that you would not personally consume.
If you noticed or cause a spill, please clean up after yourself whenever possible.
If you notice that the fridge needs cleaning, maintenance, or is above 41°F, please get in touch via email at thelovefridgechicago@gmail.com.
yes :)
sealed packaged foods
cheeses
fresh fruit
fresh vegetables
table sauces
pastry
bread
unopened pasteurized milk and yogurt
unopened fruit juices
fresh eggs (with a use-by date)
cured meats (in a sealed container with a use-by date)
no :(
raw meat
raw milk cheeses
raw fish
packaged items not labeled with use-by date
opened items
anything you would not consume yourself
half-eaten leftovers
alcohol