co-op

11% of trees in Toronto are fruit-bearing trees, though few homeowners have the capacity to provide the special care that these trees need. Not Far From The Tree already houses a database of over 900 fruit trees from 750 Torontonians, and so many people have already approached us seeking help with pruning, organic pest control, what kind of fruit tree to plant in their yard, and general care for their fruit trees.

The West End Food Co-op (WEFC) has launched a fundraising campaign to raise money for a community-owned food hub (which includes a community kitchen and local food store). The Co-op seeks both grants and community bond investments to reach our goal in 2011-12. Building Our Green Co-op is the store development project that includes a green retrofit in the new space and the subsequent launch of a new local food market in Toronto’s west end.