Charity Film Awards
Charity Film Awards
FINALIST 2026

Sustainable Merton
Where Food Meets Friendship: The Story of Merton's Community Fridge

Film & Campaign Description

Merton’s Community Fridge isn’t just about saving food — it’s about feeding the soul 💚

From surplus food to shared smiles, Sustainable Merton's flagship Community Fridge has become a lifeline — nourishing families, nurturing hearts, and strengthening community resilience 💚

In this heartwarming short film, discover how our volunteers and members are reducing food waste and loneliness in Merton, one Fridge visit at a time. Meet the people behind the project and see how a simple idea — sharing good food that would otherwise go to waste — transforms lives ✨

🤝🏾 Please vote for our video to celebrate connection, kindness and spread a little hope.

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This film was brought to life by TVOX Creative Agency, a Merton-based business giving back to its community. With creativity and heart, they captured the people and moments that make the Fridge so special. At TVOX, creating content that sparks thought, connects people, and inspires action is at the core of everything they do.

UN Sustainable Development Goal

2. Zero Hunger

Sustainable Merton

Sustainable Merton is Merton’s award-winning environmental charity, driving community-led climate action at the grassroots level. We empower local people to take meaningful steps to tackle climate change, protect natural resources, and create a borough that’s healthier, greener, and more connected for everyone. We support residents, businesses and organisations to take collective action that not only benefits the planet but also improves wellbeing, strengthens community ties, and fosters civic pride.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

We align with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: