The RVA Community Fridges community collective is run on a, “take what you need, leave what you can,” platform to give Richmonders better access to fresh food and produce and foster a greater sense of mutual aid within the community. Organized by Taylor Scott, RVA Community Fridges provides free food by assembling community fridges in different locations throughout Richmond. The First location, showcasing a painting, The Give, by local artist Ayana Love, is in Union Hill at Pomona Plants, 2025 Venable Street.

RVA Community Fridges is sustained by volunteers that collaborate with local farmers, restaurants, businesses and organizations with the goal of assembling more clean, safe and healthy community fridges throughout Virginia. Already in the works is a second location that collaborates with Intergalactic Tacos in southside Richmond. The group hopes to put up at least one fridge per month this year.

To donate, volunteer, collaborate or learn more, email [email protected] or message RVA Community Fridges on Instagram and Facebook.