Trees That Feed

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@AndrewHolnessJM We are proud to partner with Jamaica, planting food bearing trees for food security, economic development, and a cleaner environment. Now reaching 20+ countries, TTFF began in 2009 when our Jamaican-born co-founders Mary & Mike McLaughlin planted breadfruit trees in JA.

In our first Parliamentary sitting for 2026, Minister Matthew Samuda updated the nation on the impact of Hurricane Melissa on our forests and the actions we are taking to restore them. Before the hurricane, 47% of Jamaica’s land was covered by forests, with steady growth verified by satellite and field assessments. On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage, particularly in western, central, and northern parishes. Assessments show that 51% of impacted forests suffered moderate to severe damage, including 42,000 hectares of broadleaf forests, urban tree cover losses, and 23% of mangroves affected. This has implications for water, biodiversity, flood protection, and community safety. In response, we have launched the RE-LEAF Initiative, Reforestation, Ecological Enhancement and Landscape Framework, as our national plan for forest recovery and resilience. Between January and June 2026, the Forestry Department will plant 300,000 seedlings, including 170,000 in priority watersheds, 50,000 in urban areas, and 30,000 fruit trees to support food security and livelihoods. This effort is supported by partners like Trees That Feed and local nurseries, with plans to expand nursery capacity in western Jamaica to improve seedling production and delivery. The National Tree Planting Initiative-Phase Two will plant an additional 3 million trees, with a launch from January 29 to February 2, 2026, across forest reserves, mangroves, and urban communities. These efforts strengthen our forests, protect our watersheds, and support communities against climate change. Jamaica will meet this challenge with action, protecting our land and securing our future.

Historic Winds. Devastated Farms. A Chance to Help. - mailchi.mp/treesthatfeed/… #hurricanemelissa #jamaica

“My heart cry.” — Jamaican farmer Jean Marie Spratt after #HurricaneMelissa destroyed much of her farm. Hear her story, see the support from farmers across the Caribbean, and join renewal efforts 🌱💚 👉 treesthatfeed.org/my-heart-cry-j… #Jamaica

We talk about breadfruit a lot—here’s why. 🌳 It feeds families, creates jobs & helps the planet. It’s the tree at the heart of our mission. 📝 Read more: treesthatfeed.org/breadfruit-the… 💬 What’s your favorite thing about breadfruit? #Breadfruit #TreesThatFeed

Growing Food and Knowledge in Jamaica with Peace Corps! - mailchi.mp/treesthatfeed/… #PeaceCorps @PeaceCorps @PeaceCorpsJamaica #PeaceCorpsJamaica

Thank you @brigiwash for highlighting #breadfruit in @foodandwine ! We have planted approximately 200,000 breadfruit trees & provided over 1 million breadfruit based meals to children! Would love to introduce you to unique recipes from Haiti, Jamaica or Uganda & to more products!

Now you can enjoy the benefits of #breadfruit without being in the tropics! We're featuring these #glutenfree #nutrientrich #ecofriendly products in our annual report. To access the full report, visit treesthatfeed.org/annual-report-… #glutenfreebloggers #glutenfreemoms #glutenfreefood

For an honest and inspiring look at what we have achieved together with our supporters over the past year, read this impact report now! - mailchi.mp/treesthatfeed/…

On #WorldFoodDay watch this segment from @CBCBARBADOS on the versatility of #breadfruit and its importance to food security in the Caribbean and beyond.   youtu.be/us4o-wQopac?si…

In 2019, we first planted #breadfruit trees with @goalshaiti, and this year they threw a Breadfruit Celebration! As ED Kathy McAllister said, "We want to empower our communities to help themselves and breadfruit is the perfect solution! treesthatfeed.org/ttff-hero-kath…

Saving the World with Breadfruit! - mailchi.mp/treesthatfeed/… According to Conde Nast's WIRED magazine, Breadfruit Is Here to Save the World! - [Campaign URL] Please read and share this great article that features many fellow breadfruit crusaders!

Uganda on the Road to Sustainability with Locally Grown Breadfruit Trees - mailchi.mp/treesthatfeed/…

So proud of Pierre-Moise Louis, with whom we have been working since 2013. Then a young entrepreneur, he has become a leader in the breadfruit industry and now a partner of @WFP and @ilo. We value our relationship with you very much,@PierreMoiseLOU1! And thank you, @CreoleBauer!

@CreoleBauer @WFP Thank you, @CreoleBauer, @WFP, @ilo and everyone making this happen! The dreams we had for @PierreMoiseLOU1 when we met him in 2013 have been steadily coming true. THIS is hope for Haiti.

In #Haiti 🇭🇹, ⁦@WFP⁩ proudly leverages local foods like breadfruit for nutrition and food security. Earlier today I met Pierre-Moise, an entrepreneur whose breadfruit mill supplies flour to 39 schools in Grand’Anse. 👇🏽

For the planet and its people! #EarthDay2024

Interested in #breadfruit? Email me at info@treesthatfeed.org. @TravelLeisure @travelchannel @NatGeoTravel @FoodNetwork @TravelMagazine @nytimestravel @ChiTribTravel bbc.com/travel/article…

Thank you for including us in your article on the benefits of #breadfruit, @BBC_Travel! bbc.com/travel/article…

Wow! Today's jobs report shows 353,000 new jobs created last month. Democrats deliver.

@Smilejamtvj @patrioticjam Would like to congratulate this young man. Actuaries are great people.

Aspiring Actuary and former Wolmer’s Boys' student, Donwayne Morgan, shared how he successfully mentored and taught over 30 3rd form students Math, and they all passed the CSEC exam, with Jahvaughn Beaumont taking 3rd place in the island.