Two weekends ago, we closed out our largest harvest season to date with a Harvest Celebration and Cider Press event at Amy Yee Tennis Center with City Councilmembers Sally ClarkContinue reading “Wrapping Up the Harvest Season with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound”
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Partner Spotlight – Rainier Valley Food Bank
Miguel Jimenez is exactly where he wants to be—six months into his job as Resource Development Coordinator at the Rainier Valley Food Bank (RVFB). “I started getting interested in foodContinue reading “Partner Spotlight – Rainier Valley Food Bank”
City Fruit celebrates National Public Lands Day
On Saturday, September 27th, City Fruit and 30 volunteers took to the Amy Yee Tennis Center orchard, whose trees were ripe for the fall harvest. The occasion served to commemorateContinue reading “City Fruit celebrates National Public Lands Day”
Giving Fruit to Youth in our Communities
These past couple of weeks have been very exciting for me as I’ve been able to expose City Fruit to two neighborhood Back to School events and provide fruit to them asContinue reading “Giving Fruit to Youth in our Communities”
Meet City Fruit Ambassador, Phil!
Meet Phil. Phil is just one of 13 City Fruit Ambassadors. The Ambassador program is simple: as an Ambassador you’re the voice and face of City Fruit in the neighborhoodContinue reading “Meet City Fruit Ambassador, Phil!”
Out in the Orchard: Falling Fruit
It’s my turn to blog a bit about my City Fruit world. I’m Barb Burrill, the orchard steward coordinator. I support the volunteers who take care of 11 orchards onContinue reading “Out in the Orchard: Falling Fruit”
Flexible Volunteer Opportunity: Become an Ambassador Today!
Summer is finally upon us and City Fruit is excited to announce a new, creative way to get involved with us this year! The City Fruit Ambassador Program is aContinue reading “Flexible Volunteer Opportunity: Become an Ambassador Today!”
Top Ten Reasons You Should Vote for City Fruit to Win $50,000!
There’s less than a week left to vote for City Fruit in Zipcar’s Communities with Drive program! We hope you’ve taken the time to help us win $50,000 and expandContinue reading “Top Ten Reasons You Should Vote for City Fruit to Win $50,000!”
Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Beeman Calls City Fruit His Wellness Plan
City Fruit is my wellness plan The rewards of volunteering at City Fruit go both ways, reflects Dave Beeman, recipient of the (2014) Gail Savina Outstanding Service Award. Dave describesContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Beeman Calls City Fruit His Wellness Plan”
City Fruit Honors Two Volunteers
On Friday, May 30, City Fruit celebrated founder Gail Savina on her last day as executive director. In honor of her work and dedication to the urban harvest, the CityContinue reading “City Fruit Honors Two Volunteers”