SoMD Community Fridges & Food Access

SMADCs Food Access programs strengthen Southern Marylands food economy by supporting farmers and providing better access to fresh, local, nutritious food for residents experiencing food insecurity. These programs include the Community Fridge program, Community School Family Markets, and the Food Box Distribution program.

A community fridge is a zero-barrier (no documentation required) free food source maintained and used by the community it serves. Fridges offer mutual support to reduce hunger and food waste, building a stronger and more resilient community.

For more information, please click the buttons below for guidance and an application for farmers to sell their products to our programs.

Local farmers are helping keep the new So MD Community Fridge stocked for our community. You can too!

Please note: Updated February 2026, due to a temporary halt in funding, this program is currently suspended. We are actively seeking alternative funding sources and will provide updates as soon as they become available.

You can find and/or donate fresh food, pantry staples, and personal care items to the following fridge and food pantries:

• Christ Church La Plata – 112 Charles St. La Plata, MD.
• Charles County Community School Family Markets (school members only)
• Charles County Food Pantry Partner LifeStyles of Maryland (select locations)
• Lifestream Church of the Nazarene – 5105 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601 NOW OPEN!

If you are interested in learning more, or starting your own community fridge, please reach out to SoMDFridges@smadc.com.