At Trees That Feed Foundation, we try to alleviate hunger and improve the environment through distributing high-yield fruit trees. The trees we distribute are predominantly of breadfruit varieties, although distributed varieties can also include mango, fig, pomegranate, cashew, etc. A breadfruit tree can produce 200-300 fruits per year and live for five to seven decades. The fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals, and is a source of gluten-free carbohydrates and protein. One breadfruit tree can produce enough fruit to feed a family of four for a lifetime. We also partner with Northwestern University to test to develop harvesting equipment that is accessible for farmers to use for breadfruit flour production. The current equipment includes peeler, shredder, dryer and grinder prototypes, which together constitute a "Factory in a Box" that TTFF distributes to farmer communities. Since its inception in 2009, TTFF has planted over 220,000 food-bearing trees, provided 20 kits of fruit processing equipment and cultivated local breadfruit markets to produce and deliver over 20,000 lbs of breadfruit flour. Breadfruit processing equipment kits cost approximately $2,000 USD. To fund a tree, including delivery and education costs, TTFF asks donors for US$15.00. We predominantly focus on the Caribbean, but we are rapidly expanding. Tree distributions have been made throughout Jamaica, Haiti, Barbados, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Liberia, Ghana and Pakistan.
