Aurora’s Wesley UMC kicks off sandwich drive for community fridges

Posted December 17, 2025 10:17 am

Submitted by Al Benson

On Sunday, Dec. 14, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora kicked off a two-Sunday sandwich-making drive for Aurora’s community fridges.

The Rev. Tammy Scott, Wesley lead pastor, said a half dozen youth and adults made and bagged 46 sandwiches after 10:30 a.m. worship.

Sandwiches featured donated ham, turkey, bologna, roast beef with Swiss, Colby jack and American cheeses. Another sandwich-making party is set for 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

A project of Indivisible Aurora, an advocacy group, the current community fridges are outside Fresh Start City Church, 10 S Lancaster St.; Jo-Ana's Salon, 374 High St.; and Judah Robinson Foundation, 223 Spring St.

The fridges are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The fridges are stocked by volunteers, local businesses and community members who want to make sure no one goes hungry.

Anyone may take food — no ID, no cost, no questions. Donations help maintain the fridges, purchase discounted groceries and keep fresh, healthy food available for all.

One of Aurora’s Community Fridge is located outside Fresh Start City Church, 10 S. Lancaster St. Courtesy of Aurora Community Fridge

Rev. Scott said, “Together, we’re building a community where neighbors support neighbors and nutritious food is accessible to everyone. The fridges are part of a national grass-roots, volunteer-led program working to reduce food insecurity in neighborhoods.”

Donations are always welcome Rev. Scott said.

Visit facebook.com/aurora.community.fridge/ for more information.