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Welcome to
The Contra Costa Fruit Rescue
Contra Costa Fruit Rescue plans to begin harvesting around the start of the new year. If you would like to be added to our list of fruit donors, click on this link to register your tree(s). You may register trees that are harvested at any time of year.
Spread the word to your friends and neighbors and help us grow! Look for our harvests on Eventbrite and on the Forestr.org website.
700 + lbs in 2023!
of oranges, lemons and grapefruit harvested
Help With The Vision
Contra Costa Fruit Rescue in partnership with Forestr.org is a registered 501(c)(3) . As we are starting from scratch we are also asking for donations to fund the purchase of equipment such as Mr. Longarm picking poles, tarps, and long handled clippers. Donations can be made here
Initial donations will be dedicated to the purchase of:
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30 Pro Picking Poles (Mr Long Arm 3208) medium duty extension poles 4-8 feet
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30 Fruit baskets with cushions and clamps (may need extra clamps to attach basket to pole.)
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10 Long Handle clippers
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15 Garden clippers
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9 Small tarps for car trunks
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3 Large tarps for stone fruit and apples
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Dustpan, rake, broom for clean up
We are eager to reconnect with you and begin doing this important work again.
Thank you for your support.
Meet the Team
Fruit Rescue Gear
C.C. Fruit Rescue : Women’s relaxed tri-blend t-shirt
Time to treat yourself to a dreamy-soft and lightweight
C.C. Fruit Rescue: Eco Tote Bag
Say goodbye to plastic, and bag your goodies in
C.C. Fruit Rescue: Stainless steel tumbler
Enjoy hot or cold drinks on the go with
C.C. Fruit Rescue: Unisex t-shirt
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more.
Fruit Rescue: Bucket Hat
Combine practicality, comfort, and fashion in one. Keep the
Fruit Rescue: Organic Baseball Hat
A classic baseball hat never goes out of style—especially
White Pony Express
We want to extend a HUGE thanks to our food distribution partners at White Pony Express. Their help in sharing gleaned Fruit Rescue foods throughout our shared communities is amazing and we could not do this without their support.
We are honored to be partnered with RecycleSmart Central Contra Costa in their Food Waste Reduction & Recovery efforts. Together we make the most of our food, ease the pressure on the food supply system, help the environment and save money!