Fruit loop

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Nearly a tonne of local olives saved from waste

Fruit Rescue has completed its inaugural Warrnamb-oil olive collection, with 913kg of locally grown olives gathered from backyards and community spaces across Warrnambool, Koroit, and Port Fairy.

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Hip hip hooray for a record-breaking harvest!

Our latest harvest smashes the record once again—an incredible 276kg of apples and pears were picked by an amazing crew of volunteers, all under the guidance of our newest harvest leader, Maggie.

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Craig Castree captivates Warrnambool

We were so grateful to Craig Castree and his wife Kerry for heading down to the south west to visit. With booked out sessions over the two days, over one hundred people got to share in a little bit of his knowledge.

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Jelly time!

Jelly time! Part of Fruit Rescue's goal is to create connections and build community resilience, so we asked the wonderful Di to come and share some of her wisdom on making beautiful quince jelly and paste.

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The need for Fruit Rescue

It doesn’t matter which way you slice it, there is a need in Warrnambool and surrounds for Fruit Rescue. Here are a few reasons how we help the region.

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Volunteer information and hints

Our volunteers are critical to the success of Fruit Rescue, here are some handy hints and information to explain a bit more about the role.

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