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Community Fruit Rescue

Building a stronger, healthier community through sustainable local fruit harvesting and sharing
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From tree care to fruit share, Community Fruit Rescue empowers Boulder communities to reduce food waste, increase equitable access to locally grown fruit, minimize wildlife conflicts, and foster healthy and productive fruit trees.

About Us

Since 2014, Community Fruit Rescue has harvested over 110,000 lbs of fruit that would have otherwise gone to waste.

2023 Harvest Season Totals

lbs of fruit harvested 
harvests held
volunteer shifts
fruit beneficiary groups

Now available: Cider Press and DIY Harvest Kit rentals!

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​Pick your own fruit: DIY Harvest Kits

CFR’s DIY Harvest Kit Rental Program is now available for Boulder-area tree stewards and fruit enthusiasts who are eager to self-harvest fruit! Our kits are the perfect solution for harvesting the delicious fruits growing in your yard or nearby. These kits include 2 extendable picker poles, a bucket, a scale, and a harvest guide, and are great for homeowners, property renters, urban foragers & fruit enthusiasts, and those concerned about ongoing bear activity. 
Rent our harvest kits
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Make your own cider: Cider Press Rental

There is truly nothing like fresh-pressed apple or pear cider! We’re looking to spread the joy of pressing cider to the Boulder community by renting out our top-notch cider press and fruit grinder this year. We’ll provide you with all the equipment necessary for pressing and catching the juice - all you need is the fruit and a couple friends to help you transport the equipment, manage the press & grinder, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. 
Contact us to rent our cider press

Get involved with our Harvest Program

Through our community fruit harvests, we rescue the often overlooked fruit growing throughout Boulder that would otherwise fall to the ground and go to waste. Once harvested, the fruit is distributed to food insecure individuals & families, CFR's volunteer pickers & tree stewards, and made into shelf-stable preserves. Even the non-edible grade fruit is rescued and donated to animal sanctuaries!

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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Join our Board
    • Wildlife Coexistence
    • Events
    • Media
    • Contact Us
  • How It Works
    • Fruit Harvest Services >
      • DIY Harvest Kit Rentals
      • Tree Steward Donations
      • Tree Steward FAQ
    • Volunteer >
      • Workplace & Group Harvests
      • Volunteer FAQ
    • Be a Harvest Leader
    • Fruit Tree Care
    • Cider Press Rental
  • Harvest Calendar
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Store