Urban Harvest: The Movement to Salvage City Fruit

The video discusses urban fruit gleaning, a practice of collecting leftover fruit in urban areas to prevent waste and provide fresh produce to low-income communities. Volunteers harvest fruit from properties like Mark's, where trees produce more than the owner can manage. The collected fruit is shared among volunteers and donated to local food banks, which appreciate the fresh produce. This initiative fosters community spirit, connects neighbors, and supports those in need. The video briefly touches on methods for drying fruit.

What is the main goal of urban fruit gleaning?

• To sell fruit at local markets

• To prevent fruit from going to waste

• To create new fruit recipes

• To plant more fruit trees in urban areas

What challenge does Mark face with his Asian pear trees?

• He doesn't have enough trees

• He struggles to find people to harvest the fruit

• The fruit is not suitable for consumption

• The trees do not produce enough fruit

What happens to the fruit collected by volunteers?

• It is sold to local grocery stores

• It is used to make fruit juice

• It is composted

• Volunteers take some home, and the rest goes to food pantries

How do food banks respond to receiving the harvested fruit?

• They sell it to raise funds

• They are appreciative and find it useful

• They are unable to use it

• They store it for future use

What is one benefit of the fruit harvesting initiative mentioned in the video?

• It helps reduce urban pollution

• It brings community members together

• It increases property values

• It provides employment opportunities