Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is there a minimum order?
We do not enforce a minimum order requirement. However, effective August 2026, group orders of fewer than 40 (FORTY) total boxes will incur a delivery surcharge of $100. This surcharge will be deducted from your payout cheque. Unfortunately, this has become necessary due to the significant increase in fuel prices and freight and delivery rates.
2. How are the apples packaged? How many apples are in a box?
Apples are sold by weight. We are selling our apples in cardboard boxes with 10lbs of apples in each box.
The number of apples per box will vary depending on individual fruit size, but most boxes will typically have 16-24 apples. The outside of the boxes will be colour-coded by variety, for easy identification at-a-glance.
3. When can we run our fundraiser?
We only run our fundraiser program in the fall, when the apples are at their freshest.
The first sales period begins around the middle of September and runs until early October. Deliveries typically begin around the middle of October, immediately after harvest.
For groups in British Columbia we also offer a second sales period from mid-October to early November.
*For groups in Alberta we are currently only able to offer the one sales period from September to early October.
4. Do we have to pay for shipping? Are there any upfront costs?
If your group sells at least forty total boxes of apples there is no charge to you for shipping and delivery. For orders less than forty total boxes, a delivery surcharge of $100 will apply. This surcharge will be deducted from your disbursement cheque.
There are no other costs or fees to you.
5. Is sales tax added on?
No. There is no sales tax on fresh fruit.
6. What's the best way to share my unique sales link?
Email is likely the quickest and easiest way to let your contacts know about your fundraiser.
You can also send your link via text message or social media.
7. Can I buy some apples for myself?
Of course! When you create your unique sales link, simply click on it to be directed to your own purchasing page.
8. Who should we sell apples to?
Anyone you know in your area. Consider your friends, family members, neighbours and co-workers. Apples are widely popular, many of the people you know are likely to be interested.
One important thing to keep in mind is that people you sell to should live close enough to you that you can easily arrange to meet them and deliver their apples. We cannot ship fruit directly to the buyers.
9. What is the pricing? How much do we keep?
The Honeycrisp will be sold at $29.50 per box ($2.95/lb) and your group will keep $10 from each box sold.
The Ambrosia will be sold at $23.95 per box ($2.39/lb) and your group will keep $8 from each box sold.
That’s a little over 33% that your group retains in each case.
10. When and how does our group get our funds?
Once the sales period is complete we will issue you a cheque for the proceeds you have raised through your sale. The cheque will be mailed via Canada Post within 15 days of the end of your sale.
11. How exactly does this work? What will I have to do?
You'll have to do very little!
You can get a step-by-step breakdown of the process HERE.