FirstFruits Farms says its Take a Bite Out of Hunger program has reached a major milestone in working alongside the company’s retail partners to deliver fresh apples to food banks across the U.S. and Canada.
In 2025 alone, the program donated 126,922 pounds of apples, pushing the total to over 3 million pounds donated since its inception in 2010, according to FirstFruits Farms. The company says each apple donation is a step toward bridging the nutrition gap in its communities and reflects its enduring commitment to agricultural philanthropy and community wellness.
The grower says this year’s success was possible with the support of its 2025 retail collaborators, which include Bashas’, Dave’s Marketplace, Raley’s Supermarkets, Stater Bros. and United Supermarkets. FirstFruits Farms further highlighted United Supermarkets for its 15 years of participation in Take a Bite Out of Hunger, having donated 50,000 pounds of fresh apples in 2025 alone.
FirstFruits Farms says Take a Bite Out of Hunger is part of its mission to nourish communities and support families in need with fresh apples.
“If you look at our history as a company, this milestone simply reinforces what’s always been true for FirstFruits — that serving the underserved, particularly families, allows communities to flourish,” Emily Cox, marketing manager for FirstFruits Farms, said in a news release. “Take a Bite Out of Hunger is more than a one-time donation — it’s a reflection of strength through partnership and we are always grateful to those who take on this mission with us.”
