Donate your backyard apples and pears to Portland Cider Company's Fruit Forward Drive

Portland Cider Company is actively seeking donations of surplus apples and pears as part of its annual Fruit Forward Drive. The initiative invites community members to contribute bushels of edible-quality fruit, which will be pressed into cider and brandy. A portion of the proceeds from these products will be donated to Fighting Pretty, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering women battling cancer. Donations can be made every Saturday in September from 10 a. m.

to 2 p. m. at the cidery located in Clackamas, with a minimum requirement of 40 pounds of fruit. The cidery is accepting fruit that may have minor blemishes, such as cracks or dimples, but will not accept moldy or rotten fruit. As a thank-you, donors will receive vouchers redeemable for cider once it is ready for sale.

This endeavor not only addresses the issue of food waste but also supports a significant cause within the community.