Not Far From The Tree (NFFTT)

Recognizing the fruit tree, seeing the urban orchard

Issue area: Food, Community development
Where they work: Toronto

Not Far From The Tree has built a community around the activity of gleaning fruit in the urban environment. They have shifted the way people in Toronto see their city – from recognizing the fruit tree to seeing the urban orchard.

We chose them for:

building a win-win-win solution to share the wealth of Toronto’s urban fruit trees by picking and sharing the bounty: 1/3 goes to tree owners, 1/3 for the volunteers, and 1/3 is delivered by bicycle to local food banks, shelters, and community kitchens.
sowing the seeds for a great idea that is spreading across the world – NFFTT is now consulting on similar initiatives in France, New Zealand and the U.S.
creating community around the activity of gleaning and shifting the way people in Toronto see their city while increasing the efficiency of local food systems.

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