Fruit Tree Planting Foundation

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit that received its IRS certification in 2002.[1] It provides advice and grants to buy nut and fruit trees for planting in towns and cities to raise awareness of sustainability, beautify the towns and cities, and provide free, healthy food to people who are poor.[2][3][4][5] Each grant is between $5,000 to $10,000.[5]

The Foundation's president is David Wolfe and its Executive Director is Cem Akin.[3][6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Profile: Fruit Tree Planting Foundation". GuideStar. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  2. ↑ Jones, Ben (March 8, 2010). "More urbanites have their pick of fresh fruit". USA Today.
  3. 1 2 Gordon, Rachel (May 1, 2010). "S.F. garden to help feed the homeless". San Francisco Chronicle.
  4. ↑ Plain Dealer Editorial Board (September 2, 2011). "Cudell's fruited plain is a tasteful departure from the ordinary: editorial". Cleveland Plain Dealer.
  5. 1 2 Gee, Pat (April 22, 2008). "Grants bring fruit trees to two Oahu schools". Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
  6. ↑ Schneider, Pat (February 8, 2010). "Advocates envision free fruit and nuts for Madison parks". The Capital Times (Madison WI).

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