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Here’s what we’ve done in 2018 …
… thanks to you and your support! It’s a lot in just one year. Your donations, your volunteer efforts, have all helped. You’ve been talking about us, spreading our news, and “liking” our social media. Thanks! Word of mouth is … Continue reading
3,000 Breadfruit trees go to St. Croix, US VI
As TTFF spreads our branches … er … wings … we’ve now sent 3,000 donated breadfruit trees to St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. We owe a huge vote of thanks to Ken Banks and Nate Olive, for getting … Continue reading
Solar Dryer Engineering Drawings Ready!
Thanks to Northwestern University’s Engineering School, Dr. Stacy Benjamin, and Allison O’Donnell, we now have detailed engineering drawings completed! These are available to anyone who want to consider construction of their own solar dryer. Remember, it’s suitable for dehydrating breadfruit … Continue reading
Mary featured on WGN-TV
Steve Sanders, popular host of WGN TV’s Midday News, invited Mary to talk about Trees That Feed Foundation. The idea is to spread the word about TTFF’s work, and also encourage support for all organizations doing this kind of work, … Continue reading
Solar dryer is in operation!
Trees That Feed co-founder Mike McLaughlin is a Physics major (BSc, University of the West Indies). He designed this hybrid solar dryer, to dehydrate fresh fruit and preserve it with a long shelf life. The first live prototype in Jamaica … Continue reading
Trees That Feed featured on NPR
Mary McLaughlin was interviewed recently by Jerome McDonnell on “World View” on his Global Activism segment on National Public Radio. Mary talked about Trees That Feed activities and accomplishments. She sounded like a pro! Click here to go to WBEZ’s … Continue reading
Another one of our Heroes: Ken Banks
Ken is Manager of Marine Resources Programs for the Broward County Florida Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division. He has vast knowledge about coral reefs, manatee conservation and marine ecosystems. He’s also passionate about growing plants and trees. His backyard in … Continue reading
One of Our Heroes: Dennis Holyn
Meet Dennis Holyn. Dennis lives in the Chicago area, was educated in Canada, but is from Jamaica originally. He’s had a successful career as a sales executive in the tourism industry, mortgage banking and healthcare. He finds time from his … Continue reading
Trees That Feed is Branching Out!
Branching! Get it? We’re excited to report that Trees That Feed Foundation now has excellent partners in Africa, folks we know and trust and can work with effectively and efficiently. So we’re extending our reach. Last week, working with our suppliers in … Continue reading
TTFF is pleased to release our 2017 Annual Report …
There’s a lot to read about! Follow this link to learn more about our recent activities, including building the market chain for fruit. We are helping to propagate and plant trees, care for them including pruning, reaping and selling the … Continue reading
