Community Fridge
The Nowa Deba community fridge at the PKS station lets people share good food for free and pick up products they need today.
- Location
- PKS station waiting hall, Rzeszowska 6, Nowa Deba
- For whom
- Residents and people traveling through Nowa Deba
Got too much food? Leave some in the community fridge. Need something for today? Come and take what is there — for free, no questions, no formalities. It is the simplest form of neighbourly support: give what you can, take what you need.
The fridge is in the PKS station waiting hall in Nowa Deba and is open to everyone — whether you live nearby, are visiting, or just came back from shopping with more than you can use. One place, one idea: food waste is a problem we can solve together.
How to use the community fridge
A simple step-by-step flow helps everyone share food safely and effectively.
1. Check if food is still good
Leave only food you would eat yourself
Only leave fresh products in good condition, with proper smell and appearance.
- Factory-packed food is welcome
- Home-made meals are allowed when packed tightly
- Do not leave raw meat, raw fish, or food with raw eggs
2. Pack and label clearly
Help others know what they take
Add a short description and preparation date. Clear labels make sharing safer.
- Example: "vegetable salad with mayo"
- Example: "home-made cheesecake with raisins"
- Use clean, closed containers
3. Leave or pick up during opening hours
Free access in the PKS waiting hall
Bring what you can share, take what you need, and leave the place tidy for others.
- Use the fridge only during hall opening times
- Do not leave spoiled food
- Follow the official regulations
4. Post in the Facebook group
Make sharing easier for everyone
You can post a photo and short note about what you have left in the fridge.
- People can quickly see what is available
- It reduces food waste
- It helps build local neighbour support
When is it open?
- Weekdays
6:00-20:00
- Saturday
8:00-14:00
- Sunday (except holidays)
10:00-18:00
Quick guide
You can leave
- Factory-packed products in good condition
- Home-made meals in a sealed, labelled container
- Fresh vegetables, fruit and bread
- Food past the "best before" date but still in good shape
- Anything you would eat yourself
You can take
- Anything in the fridge — completely free
- As much as you need, no more
- Food that looks fresh and is within date
- Products for your current meal or the day
Regulations
- Rules for using the community fridge (PDF)
Please read before leaving or collecting food.
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