Community Refrigerator in Lubbock
Community Refrigerator in Lubbock
Community Refrigerator in Lubbock

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Science Appliance Holiday Food Drive

Casey Pugh

Dec 10, 2025

5 Min Read

This season, we’re excited about our Science Appliance Holiday Food Drive, and we’re inviting our neighbors across Lubbock and the South Plains to join us in making a difference. Local families rely on community support more than ever during the winter months, and we’re proud to support East Lubbock Art House (ELAH)—an organization that continues to uplift our city through food access, creativity, and community care. Everything collected during our drive goes directly to ELAH to their free food distributions and community resources.

Community Refrigerators

One of East Lubbock Art House's most impactful programs is their community refrigerators—these are non-working, repurposed units used as protected outdoor pantry spaces. Because they aren’t powered, they’re designated exclusively for shelf-stable, non-perishable foods.

Local artists, including the talented Adra's Touch, have reimagined each refrigerator, turning these repurposed units into colorful community landmarks. These fridges offer more than nourishment—they offer hope, dignity, and artwork that lifts the spirits of everyone who passes by.

Community Refrigerator in Lubbock

We also love that these refrigerators get a second life instead of ending up in a landfill. As an appliance repair company, seeing old appliances repurposed in a way that directly helps neighbors is something that deeply resonates with us. Instead of becoming waste, these fridges become 24/7 community resources, providing dignity, access, and support to anyone who needs it.

These refrigerators are accessible around the clock, allowing neighbors to take what they need or contribute what they can at any time—no questions asked.

You can find them at:

  • East Lubbock Art House – 405 MLK Blvd

  • Crest Tires – 1720 E 5th St

How Science Appliance Is Helping

From now through the end of the season, customers who donate two or more non-perishable items during their service appointment will receive:

10% off your total repair bill

But you don’t need a repair appointment to donate.
If you want to contribute items but aren’t scheduled for service, we will come pick up your donation from your home—completely free.
Just call or text our office, and we’ll add you to our pick-up list.

Acceptable items include:

  • Non-perishables such as canned vegetables, beans, hearty soups, canned meats, pasta, rice, crackers, ramen noodles

  • Pop-Tarts, peanut butter, bread, macaroni, chips, cookies

  • Fresh produce like bananas or apples

  • Bottled drinks like sports drinks or water

Important:
Because the refrigerators are not powered, NO refrigerated or frozen items and NO non-food items can be accepted.

Foods that require minimal kitchen access (ramen, canned meals, peanut butter, etc.) are especially helpful for neighbors who may not have full cooking facilities.

A Community Effort

Every can, every dollar, every shared post helps keep families fed and supported. When our community comes together, small acts of kindness create big change.

Thank you, Lubbock, for lifting up local organizations and helping us keep these vital community refrigerators stocked. Together, we can make this season brighter for everyone.

And if you’d like to stay involved year-round, follow East Lubbock Art House on Facebook to keep up with their community events, food distributions, and ongoing needs.

Community Refrigerator in Lubbock

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Casey Pugh

Casey Pugh

Casey Pugh

As a founder of Science Appliance, Casey has spent the last decade educating herself and homeowners on all things appliance related. Her blog is intended to create a space where everyone feels confident and comfortable asking questions and learning about their appliances.

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