Get Involved
Join in the harvest, make an impact.
Our program is made possible thanks to thousands of people across Toronto, contributing in ways such as picking fruit, leading picks, registering their trees, storing our equipment, and so much more.
When a tree owner in our service area can’t keep up with their harvest, we mobilize a volunteer team to pick the fruit, and then split the bounty three ways: 1⁄3 to the tree registrant, 1⁄3 split amongst to the volunteers, and 1⁄3 is donated to community partners. Where possible, we deliver fruit to agencies via cargo bike, to reduce our impact on the environment and demonstrate that a low-carbon food distribution model is possible. At times, pick leaders will use public transit or their own vehicles to transport fruit and equipment.
Any additional fruit above and beyond what our agency partners have capacity for is directed towards revenue-generating partnerships, such as collaborations with local breweries or hosting food skills workshops.
The fruit-picking program is for everyone, whether you have fruit to share or would like to help pick it!
For information on group picks, see our corporate and large group package, or email info@notfarfromthetree.org
Join the Harvest!
Pick Fruit Together
Experience the magic of picking fruit right in your city. You’ll get to practice your climbing skills, meet new people, and leave with a share of fruit!
Register Your Tree For Picking
Have fruit you’d like to share? A group of volunteers will pick your fruit, clean your yard, and leave you with a share of the bounty.
Lead Fruit Picks
As a pick leader you’ll lead fruit picks and transport fruit and equipment to and from site. This role is perfect for those who love to facilitate and meet new people!
Become a Partner
Are you a social service agency located in Toronto? If you’re looking to add fresh fruit to your meal programs, please send us an email.
Why Memberships?
Your membership not only provides much needed financial support to sustain our harvest program, but also represents a belief in our mission and buy-in to the sustainable community we are building together in Toronto.
Other Ways to Get Involved
From time to time we offer other unique ways to get involved with Not Far From The Tree, including hosting fundraising events, community workshops, cider pressing, and tabling events. Sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on social media to stay in the loop!
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