Little did staff at Whitburn’s Community Development Trust know just how vital their community fridge would become when they launched it at the start of the year.The Community Fridge is run on the principle: Take what you need.
Donate what you can.As the lockdown has added to the tough times families in the town and surrounding villages face, it has become a lifeline for the community.It provides access to free food for anyone who is struggling.David Macdonald, the community development worker who manages the project, said: “We are still currently operating our Community Fridge Project from 10am until 12 from our office.