Help Manage the Hope Fridge
We rely on volunteers to keep our fridges safe and clean. Volunteers check the fridge's temperature and freezer functionality, organize food, throw away expired or open foods, and regularly clean and sanitize the fridge.
No need to sign up - show up anytime and help out!
Food Distribution
Individual Donations
You are the fuel keeping our Hope Fridges full! Community members who see an empty fridge and go shopping, make a few extra plates at dinner, and share their groceries make the Hope Fridge project possible. Drop off food at any time using our food donation guidelines.
Recurring Donations
Do you own a restaurant, market, or grocery store in the Fox Valley? Do you have access to fresh food that can be donated on a regular basis?
Please get in touch with us to talk about partnering with the Hope Fridge to reduce both food waste and insecurity.
Group Donations
Do you have a book club or group of friends getting together soon? Turn your gathering into a chance to fill the fridge! Make (and label) sandwiches, bag lunches, or other grab and go meals.
Sign up on our Menasha Hope Fridge Calendar to let us know when you’ll be dropping off large donations.
Fridge Etiquette
1. Please ensure that your hands are clean before you visit a fridge.
2. Avoid unnecessary contact with food items to prevent contamination.
3. If you notice food has gone bad or packaging has been compromised, please throw it away.
4. Check use-by dates on food products. Discard out-of-date food and do not consume prepared food after three days.
5. Please put new donations towards the back of the shelves so that food gets eaten in the order it is donated.
6. Please do not donate anything you would not personally consume.
7 . Please refer to our Guidelines tab prior to donating. (Example: No raw meat allowed!)
8. Professionally prepared food (i.e. restuarant meal donations) should be labeled with all ingredients and dated from day of preparation.
9. Any food in packages or containers must be completley sealed and in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents.
10. If you noticed or cause a spill, please clean up after yourself and others whenever possible.
11. If you notice the fridge needs cleaning, maintenance, or is above 41°F, please email tj@hopefridge.com or text or call (920) 209 - 3656.