The Community Fridge Coalition is a partnership-driven movement between Red’s Good Vibes and Lighthouse Foundation dedicated to nourishing communities, fostering hope, and lighting the way for those in need.
At the heart of Lighthouse is the commitment to enrich and nourish the lives of others. Through a collaboration with Red’s Good Vibes and their unwavering belief that “Radical Giving”—the act of sharing resources freely and generously—creates a recipe for a bold new collaboration. Together, Red’s and Lighthouse will transform lives, strengthen bonds, and create community impact in a way that hasn’t been done before.
Free and open to anyone, anytime. Stocked by neighbors and supported by passionate volunteers and partner organizations, Community Fridges build food equity from the ground up while addressing hunger, waste, and community disconnection in one powerful solution.
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation serves as the funder and strategic backbone of the coalition, providing grants for fridge installations and leading employee and member engagement. With nonprofit funding expertise, a strong branch network, and civic partnerships, Lighthouse supports the 2025 Seacoast Culinary Challenge—bringing 20 fridges to NH and ME—and reaches over 165,000 members through 17 branches and 400 employees.
Red’s Good Vibes (RGV) is the operational lead and on-the-ground implementer, overseeing fridge placement, volunteer management, and community engagement. With expertise in logistics, construction, insurance, and health code compliance, RGV builds and installs fridges, educates local officials, and ensures long-term safety—bringing proven grassroots experience to the initiative.
The Community Fridge Coalition is a unifying framework that brings together partners across sectors to promote food equity, foster local collaborations, and drive collective action. Through powerful storytelling and sustained community activation, the coalition envisions a long-term impact on food justice. With a goal of mobilizing over 500 volunteers by 2027, it serves as a catalyst for inclusive, grassroots-driven change.
