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Freely Fruity

Freely Fruity - The World Is Our Orchard

We were founded in March 2020 as a direct response to the COVID19 crisis. Freely Fruity was established to grow fresh fruit and vegetables to supply to those most in need during the crisis. We observed that there was an abundance of dried and tinned produce being donated; but a distinct lack of nutritious, fresh food. This is why we decided to address this situation. We initially started by providing produce to those shielding in lockdown, but quickly moved onto providing food to vulnerable people through food banks.As the crisis deepened; so the demand for our services increased. We have now established links with Wokingham, Reading and Woodley food banks. We also donate to smaller community hubs and charities (such as Share Wokingham and Woodley Lunch Bunch). We have donated hundreds of kilos of fresh produce since being founded and have already started planning for the next growing season. On average we provide produce to around 50 families a week – this means we’ve directly helped hundreds of people since we formed earlier in the year. We would of course like to help more.

Volunteers needed

We are always looking for like minded people to help us raise funds for our rapidly expanding charity. We plan to build several community gardens within the Wokingham area in the coming years. You too could be a part of something fantastic. We are also looking for volunteers to help on site. Gardening experience is not essential- full training will be given.

What your gift could provide

£5

Compost vital to growing plants

£10

Spade for digging

£2,000

Poly tunnel at a new Community site To produce more food.

Fundraise for us!