Please join us for a ribbon-cutting for the new community fridge at Howland Public Library in Beacon. Please join us in celebrating this partnership to increase access to nourishing food in our community.
Event details:
Community Fridge Ribbon-Cutting
Thursday, January 15th at 10 am
Howland Public Library
313 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508
More details below: @beaconlibrary and @fareground are pleased to announce the opening of a new Community Fridge located inside the library, expanding access to free, healthy food and strengthening local food access efforts. The fridge is available to the public seven days a week during regular library hours.
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
9:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30am-8:00pm
Saturday
10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm-4:00pm
The Community Fridge is a free, welcoming resource where anyone may take what they need or contribute what they can. Our neighbors are invited to donate fresh, healthy foods, especially produce and other nourishing items.
Acceptable donations include fresh fruits and vegetables, bread and baked goods, fruit or vegetable juices, pasteurized dairy products and dairy alternatives, deli items, and packaged or prepared meals from grocery stores, restaurants, or certified kitchens. Community members are asked to review the library’s Acceptable Items list before donating and to see library staff for labeling assistance.
All community members are encouraged to use the fridge without hesitation.
To learn more about how to support and get involved with Fareground visit fareground.org. For more information about donating to the Community Fridge at the Howland Public Library contact Michelle Rivas at community@beaconlibrary.org.
Howland Public Library
313 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508