Bloomington Kiwanis hosts 15th annual Mother’s Day flower sale

Posted on May 8, 2025
Kiwanis volunteers helping out during the Mother’s Day Flower sale. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Kiwanis Club of Bloomington, Illinois)

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Mother’s Day is just days away, and the Kiwanis Club of Bloomington is hosting its annual Mother’s Day flower sale.

This is the 15th year the Kiwanis Club of Bloomington has held the Mother’s Day flower sale. Shoppers can peruse a variety of blooms ranging from flowers in patio pots or hanging baskets to veggies and herbs.

The proceeds go to Camp Limberlost, the club’s signature community service project. Jill Hutchinson with the Kiwanis Club of Bloomington said the community has been a great support.

“We’re super appreciative of the community because those who’ve been here in the past keep coming back,” Hutchinson said. “And they’re always looking for something special and that keeps this flower sale going to say the least, because there’s lots of places to buy flowers. But to support the kids in your community makes a difference.”

The flower sale is at the Shoppes at College Hills. If you missed out on shopping Wednesday, you have until Saturday to shop, but Hutchinson warns the earlier you shop, the better.

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