Ilford Community Apple harvest 2026
-Apples are being flown across the World when we have our own apples
-There’s loads apples in gardens and green spaces that go to waste
-There’s poverty with people using food banks and using the Community Grocer
-There’s wide knowledge in the community on how to
pick, cook, and preserve fruit
-There’s loads of faith and community buildings with kitchens, equipment and
storage space
-There’s people who are isolated, lonely or have support needs who would benefit from being part of something, meeting others, feeling useful
We are looking for volunteers who can join us in this exciting project. If you would like to help, please email us at ilfordtransition@gmail.com
The plan
-An audit of fruit trees of people willing to share
-Recruit a team of volunteer pickers
-Distribute good, fresh apples to the Community Grocer, community groups etc
-Run workshops and sessions using community expertise on cooking and preserving apples, (including damaged ones) in community buildings
-Create a multi-cultural Ilford Apples recipe book
-Hold a celebratory food festival