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Open Fridge
Do you lack the space or staff to run a traditional food pantry?
The Palm Beach County: Open Fridge Initiative increases food access in underserved communities by providing fresh produce, dry goods, prepared meals, frozen goods, and the tools needed to serve the community. Refrigerators and dry pantries are installed in high food-insecure communities (i.e., 55+ communities, shelters, etc.).
All food items are provided free of charge to the participating agency. These items are then made available to the public, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.
- Refrigerators and pantries are installed in an accessible location within the agency
- Open to the public free of charge
Open Fridge Initiative: potential partner information
What does the program provide?
At no upfront cost to you, we will provide a large refrigerator and dry pantry storage (room permitting).
Based on availability, we will make deliveries of tems such as:
- Prepared meals
- Fresh produce
- Frozen items
- Dairy items
- Meat
- Dry goods
- Canned goods
- Bottled water and other drinks
We will restock, clean, and maintain the refrigerator and pantry.
How do I become a partner?
- Be a designated 501©(3) and be able to provide an official copy of your determination letter with your application.
- Provide indoor space that is easily accessible by your residents/members that has access to electricity that you provide.
- Grant access to our delivery people and volunteers as needed during your normal hours. We will work with you to create a schedule.
- Honor your posted hours.
- Maintain a regular/monthly pest control system.
- Complete Food Safety Training
- Adhere to the rules and guidelines of the Open Fridge program and sign the Open Fridge Handbook Acknowledgement Form.
*Must keep the area near the refrigerator/pantry accessible, clean and safe, and communicate any problems with us.
Email: info@pbcfoodbank.org
Will this cost me anything?
All the materials (refrigerator and shelves/cabinet) will be provided to you free of charge. All food provided for the duration of the partnership will be provided free of charge. You are responsible for paying any electrical charges incurred by the refrigerator.
What happens if the refrigerator breaks down?
We will repair or replace as appropriate.
Does the refrigerator need to be open to the public?
If you are an organization with client restrictions (residential community, shelter. etc.), you are required to give access to your tenants/members only.
If you are an organization open to the public (library, public community center), you are required to give the public access to the refrigerator
Get Involved
Give
Make a monetary contribution. Your gift goes towards operating costs (fridge and pantry maintenance and equipment, cleaning supplies, food items, and transportation costs).
Volunteer
Volunteer your time to:
- Picking up food from PBCFB warehouse and deliver to partner agencies.
- Stock refrigerator and pantry space at agencies.
- Sanitize and clean the refrigerator and pantry space.
- Disposing bad and open products.
PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK
LOCATION
701 Boutwell Road
Suites A-1, A-2
Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461
CONTACT
Phone: 561.670.2518
Fax: 561.670.2586
Email: info@pbcfoodbank.org
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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online, at https://www. ascr.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint- Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights - 1400 Independence Avenue, SW - Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or email: Program.Intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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