Thanks to everyone who joined our first public meeting! We’ve put together answers to some of the questions that came up and hope this adds clarity for anyone interested in our project.
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Late February Update 2026
As late February wraps up, we are excited to share an update on the revival of the Community Fridge in Kelowna. Over the past few weeks, our organizing team – four Bachelor of Sustainability students (Thea, Jolina, Madi and Sydney)- have been working behind the scenes to rebuild the fridge in a way that isContinue reading “Late February Update 2026”
Public Meeting February 26 2026
Kelowna Community Fridge Public Meeting Please join us for our first public meeting as we work to revive the Kelowna Community Fridge! This will be a community-oriented conversation, where we want to learn directly from those who used, supported, and volunteered at the fridge in the past. And, anyone who is interested in shaping itsContinue reading “Public Meeting February 26 2026”
Meeting April 24 2024
Community Fridge MinutesApr 24, 2024, 4-5:45, Naked Cafe Present: Dale, Allisa, Carol, Terry, Joanne, OllieNotes by Terry, with a few edits from Ollie
March 13th/14th Meetings
Ollie’s Notes going in:Kelowna Community Fridge Reorganization meetings 2024 Wednesday March 13, 6-8pm Thursday March 14, 2-4pmonline at bit.ly/kcf-meet in person at Naked Café (571 Lawrence Ave) Meeting Agenda: Land Acknowledgement Mutual Aid ReviewComm Fridge timelineFinancesOrganizing Organizers Next Steps Mutual Aid Review – found at this finely crafted link, or ollieo.art/kcf Comm Fridge timeline [fleshedContinue reading “March 13th/14th Meetings”
Meeting between United Church and Kelowna Community Fridge
Meeting between United Church and Kelowna Community FridgeOctober 10 2023 – 5-7pm In attendance: Anna-Marie, Amira, Amina, Terry, Ollie, Minister Keith, Susanne (arrived at 6, miscommunication about time) Opening poem and song from Keith [We Shall Overcome] “A community fridge is…” prompt from Keith Keith sharing about how their food sharing, there is methods ofContinue reading “Meeting between United Church and Kelowna Community Fridge”
Change Update
Some big changes have happened this week or so. In short, the Kelowna Community Fridge 24/7 shed has been removed from Burke Hair Lounge, and we do not yet have a next host. The Market at Burke Hair Lounge, weekly on Wednesdays from roughly 12-3, are continuing as a branch of local food sharing withContinue reading “Change Update”
General Meeting – Sept 3
Our next general meeting (intended to be monthly) is *Sunday September 3rd* at Naked Café (571 Lawrence Avenue). If you are able to, please bring prepared: This is *not* a social, but is a Fridge General Meeting— so it is attendance recommended for all those who wish to be frequent volunteers! If you miss thisContinue reading “General Meeting – Sept 3”
Community Double Feature – Wed Aug 23
Tomorrow (Wednesday, August 23) we have two events for the Community Fridge!12-3pm: Pop Up Market & Meals at 515 Lawrence Ave (Burke Hair Lounge)6-7pm: Community Social at 571 Lawrence Ave (Naked Cafe) Hope to see you there!
KCF Meeting Mintues Aug 9 2023
Kelowna Community Fridge Meeting Wednesday August 9, 2023 Agenda: In attendance: Grey, Ollie, Anna-Marie, Frasier, Corey, Erika, Lisa, Amira, Amina, Tony, Reid Minutes: syilx Land Acknowledgement by OllieIntroductions and pronouns Today’s Pop Up: Volunteer Roles: Communication within the collective Replacing the fridge in the shed