A community fridge has celebrated the launch of its newly refurbished facilities.
Llandrindod Wells Community Fridge welcomed visitors to explore its upgraded pantry, community room, kitchen, and Foodshare facilities during an open morning, which included hot food, refreshments, and a raffle.
Laura Rimmer Khan, coordinator at Llandrindod Wells Community Fridge, said: "We are absolutely thrilled with how well the opening morning went.
"It was wonderful to see so many people coming along, enjoying the new space and finding out more about what the Community Fridge can offer.
"We are really excited about the future and all the opportunities these new facilities will bring to our community."
The Mayor attended the event and donated £100 in support of the project.
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Councillor Jake Berriman, a longtime supporter, also joined in the celebrations.
Visitors could see the improvements first-hand and learn more about the services on offer.
A large amount of surplus food was available on the day, helping to demonstrate the fridge’s core mission of reducing food waste while supporting residents.
The new pantry will give individuals and families access to essential food items in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
The refurbished community room now features a kitchen, reading corner, and expanded facilities, allowing for a wider variety of activities.
Ms Rimmer Khan and her team are particularly looking forward to launching cooking workshops in the new space.
The upgrades were made possible thanks to support from Community Focused Schools and The National Lottery.
The Llandrindod Wells Community Fridge was founded nearly four years ago by Jen Craven, who continues to support the project.
Ms Craven said: "I’m incredibly proud of how far the Fridge has come and of everything it has achieved for our community. "Although my role has changed, I continue to support the Community Fridge and am delighted to see it going from strength to strength under Laura Rimmer Khan’s leadership."
The fridge is now open every Monday and Friday from 10am to 11am, giving residents regular access to the Foodshare and other support services.
A new community café will launch on Monday, October 5, running from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
It will then take place on the first Monday of each month during term time, offering a friendly space for people to gather, enjoy refreshments, and connect.
Ms Rimmer Khan and the team thanked everyone who attended the opening, donated, volunteered, or helped promote the project.
With the revamped facilities now open, the Llandrindod Wells Community Fridge looks forward to continuing its work to cut food waste, foster community, and support those in need.
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