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Coloring books launched in Indonesia!

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Michael McLaughlin

Thanks to our volunteer Michael Morrissey,  300 copies of the Trees That Feed Foundation coloring book are today on the way by courier to the kampung of Taram in the province of West Sumatra.  Thanks also go to Muhamad Hatta … Continue reading →

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Vodka Distilled from Breadfruit!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Michael McLaughlin

Award-winning chef Todd Manley, based in the US Virgin Islands, has launched a fabulous new product based on breadfruit.  Vodka!  Vodka is traditionally made from potatoes, but we at Trees That Feed Foundation often call breadfruit “a potato on a … Continue reading →

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Successful Cooking School in Pignon, Haiti

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Michael McLaughlin

The town of Pignon in Haiti is located in the central plateau region.  The nearest large towns are Hinche and Mirebalais.  Our working partner Roger Gietzen has been assisting folks in this town for two years.   They have access to … Continue reading →

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Breadfruit to East Africa

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Michael McLaughlin

Ecstatic we are to report our second shipment of trees has arrived safely.  They flew into Nairobi, Kenya, courtesy of Cultivaris in Germany and National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Hawaii.   With a little help from Trees That Feed Foundation too, … Continue reading →

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Here’s what we’ve done in 2018 …

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Michael McLaughlin

… 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 →

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3,000 Breadfruit trees go to St. Croix, US VI

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Michael McLaughlin

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 →

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Solar Dryer Engineering Drawings Ready!

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Michael McLaughlin

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 →

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Mary featured on WGN-TV

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Michael McLaughlin

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 →

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Solar dryer is in operation!

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Michael McLaughlin

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 →

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Trees That Feed featured on NPR

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Michael McLaughlin

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 →

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