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Give the Gift That Helps Feed the Hungry - Handmade Olive Branch Holiday Wreaths
August 04, 2009
LAFAYETTE, Calif. (August 4, 2009) – Many holiday shoppers find their tradition of giving gifts that ‘give back’ is severely curtailed in these challenging economic times. This year, Lindsay Olives offers a simple solution – beautiful yet budget-friendly wreaths whose purchase helps alleviate hunger. New this year, Lindsay Olives offers compassion-minded shoppers two sizes of its gorgeous handmade wreaths of olive, bay and eucalyptus branches to hang as a sweet-smelling front door welcome or enjoy as natural, lovely centerpieces.
Proceeds from the wreath sales go to The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), the oldest and largest national organization in the United States, representing programs that provide meals to people in need.
For the first time, Lindsay Olives is offering gift-ready wreaths in two sizes, each a fragrant restyling of the traditional olive branch wreath. Holiday shoppers can give a charming 14-inch round wreath, or an impressive 18-inch round wreath. The wreaths are hand-woven from freshly harvested olive branches, universally recognized as a symbol of peace, along with branches from bay and eucalyptus trees.
Because the troubling economy has led people to spend more time close to home, these beautiful wreaths are more relevant and appreciated than ever. The smaller wreath is perfect as table or hearth décor for both special and everyday gatherings, and is especially beautiful when paired with a festive candle in a hurricane-style holder. The larger wreath creates a dramatic front door welcome during the holiday season.
The branches are harvested from California groves and, over time, dry to a beautiful silvery green. Fragrant bay and eucalyptus branches add that special holiday aroma. Each wreath is packaged gift-ready in holiday red tissue paper with a personalized gift card.
The Lindsay Olive Holiday Wreath will be available exclusively at www.lindsayolives.com or by calling (800) 765-2029. The 14-inch wreath is $30 and the 18-inch wreath is $35 plus shipping. Orders will be accepted starting September 11, with delivery from October 15 to December 31, 2009.
“We know that there are more hungry families than ever and that this will be true even during the holidays. Our partnership with The Meals On Wheels Association of America is a simple, turn-key way for holiday shoppers to give a natural, meaningful gift and help fill empty stomachs,” said Kate Hart, Consumer Marketing Manager, Lindsay Olives. “We all know someone who has been nourished by the generosity of Meals On Wheels and its volunteers. This year’s wreaths make it possible for gift givers to continue to support this vital program.”
The olive tree is one of the oldest trees on Earth. Archives of ancient civilizations dating back thousands of years refer to the olive branch as a symbol of peace and goodwill.
About Meals on Wheels
The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest national organization in the United States representing those programs that provide meals to people in need. To obtain more information about MOWAA or to locate a local Meals On Wheels program, visit the MOWAA website at www.mowaa.org.
About Lindsay Olives
Lindsay Olives provides a full line of olives, ranging from the delicious, savory California black ripe olives to more exotic imported varieties, like stuffed Spanish Queens and Greek Kalamatas. For wonderful recipes and serving suggestions, please visit www.lindsayolives.com.
Lindsay Olives’ parent company Bell-Carter Foods, Inc. was established in 1912 in Berkeley, CA, and now produces more than 10 million cases of olives annually, making it the largest U.S. table olive processor. Always family owned, the company is headquartered in Lafayette, CA and processes olives in Corning, CA.
Editor’s note:
Ordering through www.lindsayolives.com or (800) 765-2029 will be available beginning September 11, 2009.
For more information, sample wreaths or photography, please call Judy Rowcliffe at (415) 456-4131 or send an email to jrowcliffe@bellcarter.com.