Community Fridge KW

Did you know “best before” and “expiry” dates are NOT the same thing? We recognize how much food waste is produced as a result of widespread misunderstandings around best before dates. We’re here to blow the case wide open.

21.18 million metric tonnes of food is wasted each year in Canada, 8.83 million of which could be rescued and redistributed to support communities.

This does not mean that CFKW accepts non-perishables that have been sitting in household pantries for ages— it simply means there is a little more opportunity for food approaching its best before date to find use through your community fridge!

Looking for other ways to help? Check out the link below to join our volunteers and help combat food waste in the tri-cities.

https://forms.gle/iZJo4K17UsxS3NNg8

Sources:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (2026). Best before, expiration and more: Understanding the date labels on your food.
Second Harvest (2024). The Avoidable Crisis of Food Waste Roadmap: Update.