We are thrilled to announce that City Fruit was chosen as a finalist of the “Communities with Drive” program, sponsored by Zipcar, Inc. and Ford Motor Company. Communities with Drive is designed to acknowledge and reward organizations that have a profound impact on the communities in which they operate. As one of 25 finalists from over 400 entries and the only finalist in Seattle, we are eligible to win $50,000 in cash as well as $15,450 in Zipcar credit to support our mission. Winners of the Communities with Drive program are voted on by the public on Facebook.
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The cash prize and Zipcar credit will be used to fund our annual harvest in five Seattle neighborhoods: Ballard, Phinney/Greenwood, South Seattle, Wallingford, and West Seattle. The grand prize would enable us to reach more neighborhoods — translating unused, wasted fruit into healthy, nutritious food for our neighbors in need. Our work is more important than ever; half of Seattle families facing hunger are not eligible for nutrition programs like food stamps. City Fruit, along with our partners, help to fill that gap.
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