Croc bouffe's community fridge, which has been operating at the Coop Tétro building in Tétreaultville for three years, will be moved following complaints received by the property owner. The decision was confirmed on Monday, 7 September 2026, after the building's management cited concerns from tenants and visitors. The relocation will take place as soon as a new site is identified, according to representatives of the organization.
The fridge was installed in the Coop Tétro space in Tétreaultville, a neighbourhood in east Montreal, as part of Croc bouffe's effort to provide free food access to residents. Over its three-year presence, the fridge has served local community members, offering a place to share and obtain surplus food items. Maël Lalancette, who is associated with Croc bouffe, acknowledged the need to find an alternative location and indicated that the group remains committed to maintaining the service despite the move.
The building owner, responsible for the Coop Tétro premises, reported that the complaints prompted the request for relocation, though specific details of the grievances were not disclosed. The situation underscores the challenges faced by community-led food initiatives operating on private property. Croc bouffe has not yet announced the new address for the fridge, but the organization has expressed its intention to continue the program within the east Montreal area. Residents who have relied on the fridge are advised to monitor updates from Croc bouffe for information about the upcoming location.