The Bowerbird has selected as the recipient of the proceeds from its 2022 gift-wrap program Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, a non-profit volunteer organization with a goal of providing fresh produce to reduce food insecurity and support healthy nutrition to local families in Lyme, Old Lyme and surrounding communities.

The Bowerbird donation program runs from Nov. 1, 2021 through Oct. 31, 2022.

The Bowerbird in Old Lyme recently wrapped up its 2021 gift-wrapping campaign to raise funds for Safe Futures, based in New London. A check in the amount of $3,058 represents 2,597 packages wrapped. The Bowerbird charges a nominal fee for gift-wrapping purchases and donates 50% to local non-profit organizations.

The Bowerbird pioneered ‘cause’ marketing locally with its gift wrap donation program instituted in 1992. In the past 28 years, The Bowerbird has donated over $101,000 to 33 statewide and local nonprofits.

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