Food waste is one of the greatest injustices of our time. Millions of pounds of edible food end up in landfills every day while families go hungry. At Allerton Community Fridge, we believe that sustainability begins with awareness — and action.
Our mission is simple: feed people, not landfills.
By rescuing surplus food from local restaurants, groceries, and individuals, we bridge the gap between abundance and need. Each recovered meal is a small act of climate justice — preventing waste, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting a circular economy.
But sustainability is not just about the environment; it’s about people. It’s about creating systems that care for both the planet and its inhabitants. We partner with local businesses that share our values, encouraging them to see waste differently — not as trash, but as opportunity.
We also educate our community about mindful consumption. A bruised apple still nourishes. A day-old loaf still satisfies. When we shift how we see “waste,” we transform both our habits and our hearts.
Our dream is a Bronx where no one goes hungry, and no good food goes to waste. Together, through small daily choices, we’re making that vision real — one rescued meal at a time.