West Campus Community Fridge + Pantry (ATX Free Fridge)

Who Can Visit?

The West Campus Community Fridge + Pantry is open to everyone in the community, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You don't need to sign up, register, or show any ID. There are no questions asked. Just come as you are and take what you need.

Good to Know

This fridge is located outdoors behind Pearl Street Co-op at 2000 Pearl St. It's a bit tricky to find the first time, so here are some directions: take MLK to San Gabriel, then take the first right into the alleyway. Take a left in front of the dumpsters and look for a large pink structure in the corner of the lot behind the Pearl Street Co-op building. The fridge is open all day and all night, every day of the year.

This location includes a clothing closet, fridge, and pantry. The fridge does not have a freezer, so frozen goods can't be accepted.

The project is built on mutual aid, not charity. The motto is simple: give what you can, take what you need.

Food & Essentials

The fridge and pantry carry a variety of food and essentials, including fresh produce, prepared meals, canned goods, nonperishable items, snacks, fruits, and veggies. The pantry also welcomes pet supplies, hygiene products, books, socks, and diapers.

Prepared meals that have been contributed are individually portioned and labeled with the date and any common allergens, so you know what you're getting. Many items are designed to be enjoyed cold, since not everyone has access to a microwave or stove.

The fridge does not carry raw meat, frozen food, open food, expired food, or alcohol.

How to Pick Up

Walk up anytime and take what you need. There's no line, no paperwork, and no one checking on you. The fridge and pantry are self-serve.

Ways to Give

There are a few ways to support this community fridge. You can drop off food, donate money, or sign up for a cleaning shift.

Food donations: Fresh produce, prepared meals, canned goods, nonperishable items, snacks, pet supplies, hygiene products, books, socks, and diapers are all welcome. Prepared meals must be individually portioned, labeled with what the food is and the date it was made, and marked with any common allergens. Please don't bring raw meat, frozen food, open food, expired food, or alcohol.

Financial donations: You can give online through Open Collective at opencollective.com/atx-free-fridge-project. If your employer uses Benevity, search for "ATX Free Fridge" to see if your donation can be matched. The team will never ask for Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle contributions.

Cleaning shifts: One of the easiest ways to help is to sign up for a cleaning shift at the West Campus fridge. You can sign up at signup.com/go/MAKhuvz.

You can also reach the team by email at atxfreefridge@gmail.com if you have questions or want to get involved.

How to Join the Team?

The community is always looking for more hands. You can sign up for a cleaning shift at the West Campus fridge location, or reach out by email at atxfreefridge@gmail.com to learn about other ways to get involved.