5104 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212

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Community Fridge

The Govans Community Fridge is open 24/7 and provides free access to fresh food and hygiene supplies for anyone in need.  It is restocked on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The fridge is a donation-based resource located on the same lot as the farmers market. It’s stocked by neighbors, local organizations, and farmers market vendors who contribute fresh produce, pantry staples, and prepared meals. Anyone is welcome to take what they need or donate what they can—no questions asked.

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Convenient Location

5104 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212 

You can either drive or walk through the gate on Notre Dame Lane. The fridge is facing the street on the side of the York Road Initiative office building.

Other Food Access Resources in the Area

Soul Kitchen

5828 York Rd
Sundays 3:30–6:30 PM

Free, hot meals prepared and served at Govans Presbyterian Church.

GEDCO CARES Food Pantry

5502 York Rd
Mondays & Thursdays 9:00–11:00 AM
Saturdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Fresh produce and shelf-stable items. Guests choose what they need.

Make a Donation

This guide is for donors—community members, neighbors, and partners who want to give back by sharing food and resources.

What You Can Donate

Produce must be clean and edible. Please do not donate rotting, moldy, or severely bruised produce.

Examples include: 

  • Apples, oranges, bananas, berries
  • Leafy greens, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes
  • Potatoes, onions, garlic, squash

All items must be unopened and within the “best by” or “expiration” date. Please do not donate opened or leaking containers.

Examples include:

  • Canned beans, vegetables, tuna, soups, pasta sauce
  • Packaged meals (such as mac and cheese or ramen)
  • Rice, lentils, pasta
  • Peanut butter, cereal, granola bars, trail mix

Examples include:

  • Bottled water, juice boxes, sports drinks
  • Milk and non-dairy milk (refrigerated or shelf-stable)

Please do not donate raw meat or seafood.

Examples include:

  • Eggs, cheese, yogurt, butter
  • Deli items in sealed packaging

Hygiene items must be new and sealed.

Examples include:

  • Soap, toothpaste, deodorant, hand sanitizer
  • Menstrual products, diapers, toilet paper
  • Wrapped plastic utensils, napkins, grocery bags

Donation Tips

  • Bundle loose produce (for example, three apples in a bag) to keep it clean and easy to grab.
  • Do not leave boxes or crates behind—place items directly on the fridge shelves.
  • Sort items by type when placing them in the fridge (for example, group all fruits or canned goods together).
  • If the fridge is full, come back later.
  • Only donate what you would eat or use.
  • Do not donate expired, opened, leaking, or heavily damaged goods.
  • While the fridge is maintained regularly, your care helps too. Please tidy up as needed when donating.