Working Directly with Farmers
We have been building relationships with small farms and independent food producers across the U.S. since 1998. Your business with us supports their economic sustainability. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships with growers of unique produce who are strong stewards of the land.
50+ Farm-Direct Suppliers
Tens of Millions of Servings Purchased
75% 5+ Years of Partnership
The FruitGuys Community Fund
Sustainability Grants to Small Farms
The FruitGuys Community Fund was founded in 2012 to provide annual grant awards to small farms to support sustainable agriculture projects that have large positive impacts on the environment, local food systems, and farm diversity. The Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under fiscal sponsorship of Community Initiatives. The FruitGuys covers all administrative and staffing costs in addition to contributing to the annual budget. Grantees undergo an independent selection process and farms both in and outside The FruitGuys supply network are eligible to apply.
Get Involved
- Donate – Take an active role in strengthening the success of small sustainable farms.
- Volunteer – Our volunteer grant review committee includes small farm advocates from the general public. Help choose next year’s grantees!
- Apply – Spread the word to eligible farms to apply in January for grants up to $5,000 for sustainability projects.
The FruitGuys Blog
Conventional vs. Organic Fresh Fruit Delivery: What’s Right for Your Office?
Fresh fruit delivery for the office just makes sense. Studies show that eating whole fruits can bring employees all kinds of health benefits, from a lower risk of illness (including heart disease, depression, and anxiety) to increased
The FruitGuys Partners with RTW to Feed Chicago Veterans
Every Thursday morning, Wilbert Taylor pulls up to The FruitGuys’ Chicago warehouse in his truck. He pops open the back, says hello to Receiving Supervisor Jack Reed, and starts filling the truck with boxes of bananas, apples,
Are Oranges Good for Weight Loss? A Dietitian Shares the Facts
The rise of trendy, low-carb diets like keto and paleo has led many people to rethink which foods are healthy—including fresh fruit. Oranges, a classic staple of the American breakfast table, are on the no-munch list for
Is ‘Nudging’ the Secret to Promoting Wellness In the Workplace?
Last week, I flew to New York to attend the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management’s Critical Issues Conference. I had a great time meeting other food service providers and partners at the one-day event and listening
