Fruit Rescue Program

Each year, an abundance of apples, cherries, plums, and more are grown locally, but not always harvested. The Fruit Rescue team wants to create a bridge between the those who have unused excess produce and those who could benefit from access to more fresh, healthy food!

How will it work? Area residents are invited to contact shannon@lrca.ca if you have fruit trees or veggies that need picking. If you would like to volunteer to pick fruit or veggies, sign up HERE. (Please indicate you are interested in the Food Recovery program, on Page 3 of the volunter signup FORM).

We will coordinate mutually convenient times to assess, harvest and share the bounty in equal thirds.

The primary goal of the fruit rescue program is helping owners to collect wholesome fresh produce, keeping it from going to waste, benefitting the community and sharing with others who might be facing food security challenges.

Check out some of our Recipes on how to use this rescued food.

TOWN OF LADYSMITH PRESS RELEASE ON PARTNERSHIP, PROGRAM is HERE. (PDF)