MARDI “BRA” DRIVE FEBRUARY 21st to MARCH 9th

The Undies Project is excited that businesses in Wilton are embracing their annual Mardi “Bra” drive that is held each year to coincide with Mardi Gras. This will be the 5th year that The Undies Project has run the drive to collect donations of new and gently used (clean) bras to donate to those less fortunate.

The drive will also take place in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford and Westport.

For those who are homeless, living in shelters or who are on a low income, a bra is unattainable, or a big expense. For many, underwear is a necessity, not a luxury. No one should have to make the choice between putting food on the table or purchasing new underwear. All sizes of bras are needed, but in particular sizes 34-38. All donations received will be distributed through The Undies Project’s partner agencies in Lower Fairfield and Lower Westchester Counties that help those in need.

The mission of The Undies Project is to provide new underwear to men, women and children in need to improve their lives. Underwear is the most under-donated, and most needed, item of clothing that many of us take for granted. No one should be deprived of the simple, daily necessity of clean underwear. Hygiene and physical comfort are only a part of this basic human need. New, clean underwear also provides dignity and self-esteem.

The Undies Project is a register 501(c)(3) public charity that was started in 2015 by Laura Delaflor and Lucy Langley to fulfill this need.

Donations can be made Friday, February 21st to Monday, March 9th at the following participating local businesses in Wilton: “B” Chic, 78 Old Ridgefield Rd; Blue Star Bazaar, 237 Danbury Rd; Local Soul, 90 Old Ridgefield Rd; Open House Gift Shop, 9 Center St; Personal Training Professionals, 5 River Rd; Snappy Gator, 21 River Rd and Southern Yankee, 237 Danbury Rd. For a full list of all participating businesses in other towns please visit www.theundiesproject.org/event

Please contact The Undies Project at info@theundiesproject.org if you have any questions or would like further information.