Support Community Fruit Rescue. Secure your harvest today!
Community Fruit Rescue receives far more harvest requests each season than our small, volunteer-powered team can accommodate. As a small nonprofit run by just two part-time staff members, harvest season donations play a critical role in helping us keep this program running each year.
Tree Steward donations help cover the real costs of coordinating volunteers, maintaining equipment, and transporting fruit to donation partners across our community.
Because each harvest requires significant planning and resources — costing roughly $350 per average site — we prioritize harvest scheduling for tree stewards who are able to make a donation of $100 or more, depending on the size and number of trees. Tree stewards who contribute are guaranteed a place on our harvest calendar.
Financial assistance is available for those unable to make a monetary contribution, and all other harvest requests are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis as volunteer capacity allows.
Your support helps ensure surplus fruit is harvested and shared rather than going to waste — feeding neighbors, supporting local organizations, and reducing wildlife attractants in our neighborhoods. We’re grateful for your partnership in keeping fruit trees and our community thriving.
Make a guaranteed harvest donation
Please note: We now use GiveButter, a secure and transparent fundraising platform, so you can give with confidence.
Community Fruit Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Donations made to our organization are tax-deductible.
EIN: 83-3022407
HARVEST ASSISTANCE FOR ALL
We believe in equity and inclusivity, which is why we provide financial support to ensure that our harvest services are accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances. If you are unable to make a financial contribution and are still in need of our harvest assistance, please state this in your site registration or harvest request form so we may schedule your site as a guaranteed harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! Donations to Community Fruit Rescue are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, as we are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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Donations made through this page are securely processed online through our payment platform powered by GiveButter. Community Fruit Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will automatically receive a donation receipt by email.
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CFR is a lean, community-powered organization, which means your donation goes a long way. Contributions directly support our fruit tree care, harvest, and fruit preservation programs, helping us coordinate volunteers, maintain equipment, and transport and distribute fresh fruit to neighbors who can use it. Every dollar helps us rescue more fruit, reduce waste, protect black bears, and expand access to healthy, local food across our community.
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You can support CFR in several ways, including mailing a check, donating through PayPal or Venmo, making a donation through a donor-advised fund, participating in employer matching programs, sponsoring programs or events, or including CFR in your planned giving. Please contact us to coordinate these options.
Mail checks to:
Community Fruit Rescue
2861 Ellison Place
Boulder, CO 80304 -
Yes! We welcome donations of equipment and supplies that support our harvest, tree care, and fruit preservation programs. Items like harvest tools, buckets, crates, canning jars, fruit preservation equipment, and fruit tree care supplies are especially helpful. Please contact us before donating so we can confirm current needs.
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Absolutely! Volunteers are at the heart of CFR. You can join fruit harvests, help with tree care, support fruit distribution, assist with events, or help behind the scenes. Visit our Volunteer page to find ways to get involved when it works for you.