After months of planning, the 琉璃神社 Community Fridge finally had its launch today, April 24.

Located at 1310 Bertram St., the outdoor pantry and fridge are now accessible 24/7 for dropoff and pickups. Residents are invited to take what they need and leave what they want, free of charge.

鈥淚t just fills a need in the city,鈥� said volunteer Amie Rand. 鈥淲e have a lot of community support and it will be great to see it used.鈥�

The centre accepts fresh fruit and vegetables, dry goods, snacks, sealed hygiene items, sealed pet food, sealed frozen food and sealed non-alcoholic beverages.

Items that have been used or opened are not accepted, as well as raw meat or seafood, pre-made home meals, expired food, alcohol and leftovers.

鈥淭his is for the community by the community,鈥� said Rand.

The volunteer-based group has members scheduled to come by the centre and sanitize the area multiple times each day. Those who are interested in volunteering can sign-up .

Entry for a launch-day gift basket valued at $150 has also gone live. Details about the prize pack can be found on the group鈥檚 .

Anyone who wishes to give but cannot physically do so can donate money to the group by visiting their .

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