FRUIT SHARE ADELAIDE

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We harvest excess fruit from trees across Adelaide and the Hills to redistribute to those in need.

We aim to prevent food waste, create community connections and provide food relief to people in need.

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SUPPORTED BY

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What we do

We harvest fruit that would otherwise go to waste, sharing it amongst the pickers, tree owners, and local food charities for use in meal programs or for distribution to people in need in the community.

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Our Community Impact

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28,700 kg

Produce saved from waste

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255

Harvests completed

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200+

Volunteers making it happen

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Get involved

We are 100% volunteer run and rely on community support.

If you would like to get involved, there are a number of ways you can do so.

Volunteer to help pick or share the word and load. Sign up a tree, donate your fruit, tell us about fruit going to waste on public land, or register your food charity.

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What people are saying

  • I love what this group is doing to reduce food waste, and help provide people in need with fresh fruit.

    Heather, Volunteer

  • Fruit Share are a fantastic organisation, their ethos and service are outstanding and provide us with fresh and local produce which we can give to those who we serve - thank you.

    Teresa, Vinnies Fred's Van

  • Fruit share is a terrific initiative, collecting fruit from generous people, which might otherwise be wasted, and sharing it with folk whose access to fresh, home grown fruit is often limited.

    Elizabeth, Community Health Onkaparinga

  • I’ve always thought there are so many fruit trees where the fruit wastes in the city and suburbs and then up pops Fruit Share Adelaide and I loved the experience of the comradery and picking fruit and the joy and gratitude from the charities when fruit is delivered…well organised by Brett...we are winners all round!!

    Helen, Volunteer

  • FruitShare is an amazing initiative saving fruit from going to waste and getting it to the people who need it most. So grateful that my fruit was able to be shared with people who were going without.

    Amy, Tree owner

  • Brett's work is commendable. Saving precious fruits from wastage to give them to the community is such a great idea. I've helped twice so far and both experiences were amazing. May this initiative last a very long time.

    Christophe, Volunteer

  • This is a fabulous way to stop wasting our produce, make good use of it, provide someone less fortunate with good, healthy food & make one feel they are contributing to the community, even in a small way.

    Vicki, Tree owner

  • I loved the fact that the oranges went to good local causes and I didn't have to watch them rot and waste on the ground.

    Nooreen, Tree owner

  • Fruit Share is such a great initiative. Stopping so much food from going to waste and supporting families through tough times, something as small as a piece of fruit makes such a difference. Well done to all involved you are doing a fantastic job, I know our community really appreciates what you're doing. Thankyou.

    Jodie, Hackham Community Centre

  • Fruit Share Adelaide is an amazing group with wonderful team. I have been to various harvest and management and team work is great to be part of again and again.

    Kirti, Volunteer

  • I am very happy these volunteers share the fruit that would normally go to waste. I used to pick it all myself and take it to the church but that is too much for me now.

    Denise, Tree owner

  • What a great program. My lemon trees were overloaded this season - way too much fruit for a single family. Fruit share efficiently organised and picked the fruit and distributed it where it would be used.

    Karen, Tree owner

  • Love what Fruit Share do, it saves a lot of fruit that may well have been wasted otherwise.

    Derek, Oasis Food Pantry

  • Delightful group of people. I enjoyed their company. I’ve been wanting to donate my excess fruit for a long time and never had much success moving it on. Fruit Share Adelaide is the answer to my prayers.

    Karl, Tree owner

  • If you do not want your fruit to go to waste, this is an excellent way to harvest it and share with the wider community.

    Kym, Tree owner

  • Totally recommend doing this. It was so easy and great knowing fruit that we would not eat was going to people who needed it.

    Anita, Tree owner

  • The fruit and other fresh produce provided has allowed our pantry members to have a chance to get healthy food into their homes (food that they may not have had access to due to costs).

    Izzy, The Hut Community Centre

  • Had an amazing time picking fruit and meeting a generous local who shared their produce with the community. It was wonderful to help out, meet new people, and know that our efforts will continue to pay it forward by sharing with others in the Marion community. 🍎🤝🌳

    Isabella, Volunteer

  • So many of us have fruit growing in our backyards. This kind of activity can encourage more of us to grow and cultivate in our own spaces, to eat our own product and share with others.

    Elena, Tree owner

  • Love Fruit Share Adelaide- beautiful fresh fruit which would otherwise be land fill can come to us to feed locals and provide much needed nutritional value.

    Anne, Hackham West Community Centre

  • I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was fun, loved being out in the garden, love soil and muck, it's an easy ask for me.

    Andrew, Volunteer

  • We love Fruit Share! What a great way to make sure excess fruit is used effectively and to support our community. It is always a surprise to see what fruit comes through the door!

    Monique, Woodcroft Heights Children's Centre

  • We enjoy being part of this volunteer group knowing our efforts go into a supporting the community. We also appreciate the kindness of the folk who donate their fruit to support this cause.

    Graham, Volunteer

  • Great service for our community - the people who run this are so respectful, caring and trustworthy. Asking how much fruit you want to remain. Working quietly and efficiently. Also, great feedback on where the fruit and veggies go.

    Mark, Tree owner

  • Amanda who delivers the fruit to us is a local to the community we service. Amanda has been amazing and has been back to visit and take photographs of the preserves our Volunteers have produces.

    Vanessa, Lefevre Community Stadium Food Relief project

  • Our first harvest was great. Lovely people welcomed us.

    Melissa, Volunteer

  • It was a good experience. All volunteers very helpful and cheerful.

    Dean, Tree owner