Little Free Fridge At Ritter

Ritter Public Library has a Little Free Fridge. A "Freedge" is a free fridge and cupboard. It is a decentralized, community-based solution to food insecurity. Anyone can donate to or take items from the Freedge area on a "take what you need, give what you can" basis. Stop by to take items, make a donation, or just see what it's all about - the Little Free Fridge is accessible during all of the library's open hours.

Want to get involved? Ritter perpetually accepts donations. Please adhere to the donation guidelines below. Items that do not meet donation guidelines will be disposed.

Ritter welcomes new, unopened, and unexpired:

• Refrigerated dairy, eggs, cured or cooked meat, and meat/dairy alternatives
• Fresh produce, including home-grown fruits and vegetables
• Shelf stable and canned goods
• Snack foods
• Spices
• Pet food and supplies
• Bread and bakery items
• Personal care and hygiene items such as toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, lotion, toilet paper, deodorant, diapers and baby wipes, and menstrual products
• Household items such as cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, and paper products

Most needed items:

• Individually packaged snack foods
• Peanut butter
• Crackers
• Canned soup
• Ready to eat and microwavable foods
• Individual fresh fruit such as apples and oranges
• Fresh vegetables
• Cheese
• Juice boxes, bottled water, and other individual beverages
• Spices

Please no:

• Raw meat, poultry, fish, or dairy
• Frozen foods
• Leftovers or other food prepared at home
• Opened, partially consumed, damaged, expired, moldy, or otherwise unsafe foods– don’t donate anything you wouldn’t personally be willing to eat!
• Medications of any kind, including over-the-counter medications and vitamins
• Alcoholic beverages