Start a Tradition of Peace and Giving with a Lindsay Olive Holiday Wreath

America's Second Harvest
Monday, 14 October 2002

Olive Branch Wreaths Benefit America's Second Harvest to Help End Hunger this Holiday Season

Traditionally, Lindsay® Olives appear on a relish tray, in a family recipe or as a cocktail garnish at holiday gatherings. This year, Lindsay Olives may be hanging on the front door as a festive, symbolic holiday decoration.

Lindsay Olives, the nation's largest olive processor, has created a beautiful, fresh wreath for the 2002 holiday season, the Lindsay Olive Holiday Wreath. The 20" wreath is made of fresh, green olive branches and can be hung on a door, wall, or used as a beautiful centerpiece paired with candles. The Lindsay Olive Holiday Wreath is perfect for gift-giving as it represents a gesture of peace towards one another.

In addition to being a fresh twist on a historic symbol of peace, the Lindsay Olive Holiday Wreath also gives back to the community with a donation of 100 percent of the profits from wreath sales going to America's Second Harvest, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization.

"The Lindsay Olive Holiday Wreath is not only beautiful, but also reflects our company's wish for a peaceful holiday season," said Tiffin Whitfield, director of marketing, Lindsay Olives. "As a member of the food industry, we were very passionate about donating to a domestic hunger relief organization. We are very proud to partner with America's Second Harvest and look forward to extending our quest for a happy holiday by contributing significant funds to the organization."

Archives of ancient civilizations dating back thousands of years, including the Bible, refers to the olive branch as a symbol of peace and goodwill. In the Bible's Book of Genesis, the dove Noah sent from the ark returned with an olive branch, indicating the end of God's anger. In ancient Greece, the olive tree was sacred to Athens as a symbol of peace, democracy and civilization.

The Lindsay Olive Holiday Wreath will be available exclusively at www.lindsayolives.com. The wreath is $50, plus shipping. Orders will be accepted starting October 14 and will be delivered from November 18 through December 20.

About Lindsay Olives

Lindsay Olives' parent Bell-Carter Foods was established in 1912 in Berkeley, CA, and now produces more than 10 million cases of olives annually, making it the nation's largest olive processor. The family business is operated by third-generation family members, with headquarters in Lafayette, California. For additional information about the Lindsay Olives product line, including Lindsay Olivada, or recipes please visit Lindsay Olive Company website.

For more information, or to contact America's Second Harvest, see their website at: www.secondharvest.org