Our Story
Fruit Share Adelaide was founded in 2023 by South Australian resident, Brett Dunstone, who was inspired by similar fruit sharing initiatives around the world. What started as a simple idea, connecting people with surplus fruit to those in need, has grown into a thriving community movement.
We harvest excess fruit from trees across Adelaide and the Hills, redistributing it to food relief charities and people in need. We aim to prevent food waste while building community connections and supporting those facing food insecurity.
How it works
Tree owners register
Homeowners with surplus fruit register their trees with us. We cover all of Adelaide and the surrounding Hills.
Volunteers harvest
Our amazing Fruit Heroes visit the property, harvest the surplus fruit, and share it between the tree owner, volunteers, and charity.
Community benefits
Fresh fruit is delivered to food relief organisations across Adelaide, including community kitchens, food pantries, schools, and charities.
Our Community Impact
44,135kg
Produce saved from waste
469
Harvests completed
517
Volunteers registered
Figures current as at 30 August 2026
Our strategic plan
Our three-year plan for 2026 to 2029, covering how we'll grow our harvests, support our volunteers and reach more people in need across Adelaide.
Download the strategic plan(PDF, 1.8 MB)Supported By
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There are many ways to get involved - volunteer, share your fruit, or support our mission.
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