The final distribution cleanup of the year, and honestly, it was a bit of a mammoth task. Thankfully, a few of the regular distribution volunteers stayed behind to help. We spent a good chunk of time sifting through stacks of crates and bags of rubbish/recycling and creating some order to the chaos. Making the storage area extra clean and tidy for a fresh start for January, it was a solid workout to end the year.

Lots to cleaning and clearing today but we were set to finish ahead of schedule for a change. Until we realised the laundry had been forgotten!

This slight delay gave us the opportunity to handle the excess bread that needed disposing of along with thoroughly rinsing all the cloths.

A great end of day job as always - it's the last session next week, why not join us: https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/help-with-clean-up-at-merton-s-community-fridge-wednesday-f2e883b7-dfdb-41c9-b310-c0f76aa408e7

After bunching up rosemary at Mitcham Orchard there was time for a quick relay to deliver the fresh harvest to Merton's Community Fridge for the next distribution session.

Provided some last minute support at Merton's Community Fridge with the post-distribution clean-up, tackling the sad sight of lots of excess bread.

Braving the chilly weather, the team enthusiastically streamlined the post-distribution cleanup at the Fridge today. We efficiently recycled, cleared crates, and scrubbed containers spotless. As extra helpers the GoodGym volunteers were brilliant especially as they know the drill and what needs doing. Well done team!

As usual, the main task involved tackling the post-distribution whirlwind: managing lots of recycling and clearing out crates. This involved plenty of scrubbing and stacking, ensuring all boxes and storage containers were thoroughly cleaned and ready for refilling.

A little bit of extra muscle and enthusiasm arrived to make a huge contribution and we were done and on our way.