Our network of student-run clubs in the DC Metro area collects uneaten fruit from school cafeterias for donation to area food banks. We reduce food waste while helping to feed families in need.
Pieces of fruit donated to date, June 2025:
10,000+
Did you know?
Hunger is a big problem in northern Virginia
24% of families in Fairfax County, 17% of families in Arlington County, and 31% of families in Alexandria are food insecure, according to Hunger 2023
Too much food ends up in landfills
30% to 40% of food produced in the US is wasted, according to the USDA
School lunches are a major source of food waste
School cafeterias waste 530,000 tons of food per year. 50% of this waste is fruits and vegetables.
Start a chapter at your school
Contact us for a step-by-step guide for creating a FruitFull drive at your school.
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