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FirstFruits Marks 16 Years of Take a Bite Out of Hunger, Donates 130,000 Pounds of Apples
The initiative was designed to address the significant shortage of fresh produce donations to food banks, particularly in the post-holiday period when contributions tend to decline. FirstFruits partnered with retail organizations nationwide to help feed underserved populations while raising awareness around food insecurity. When shoppers purchase specifically marked apples, a percentage of that volume is donated back in fresh apples to food banks in their communities.... Read more
May 6, 2026 | 3 min to read