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Bowl a Few Frames.
Feed a Few
Hundred.

The GWIM Bowl-a-Thon is a team-based bowling fundraiser that ran for 5 years. Currently on hold, it remains one of our favorite community traditions and we hope to bring it back.


About the Event

A Tradition of Strikes Against Hunger

Over 5 years, the GWIM Bowl-a-Thon brought together businesses, families, faith groups, and friends for afternoons of fun and friendly competition, all to support hunger relief in Greater Waterbury.

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Team Based

Gather coworkers, friends, family, or congregation. Typically 4 players per lane, lots of fun.

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Collect Pledges

Ask friends, family, and colleagues to sponsor your team. Every dollar supports GWIM hunger relief programs.

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Bowl & Celebrate

Show up, have fun, and know that every frame you bowl helps feed a neighbor in Greater Waterbury.

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Currently on Hold

The Bowl-a-Thon is not scheduled at this time. Contact GWIM at 203-757-7734 or email gwimsk@forhungry.com to be notified when it returns.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

A team-based bowling fundraiser that supports GWIM hunger relief programs. Teams collect donations, then bowl for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Proceeds go to the Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, Resource Center, and Kidz Club.
No. It is on hold. Call 203-757-7734 or email gwimsk@forhungry.com to be notified when it returns.
Plenty of ways. Join us at the Annual Dinner, walk with us at the Hunger Walk, volunteer for Shake the Can, or donate directly.
Yes. Sponsorships will be available again. If you want to be on the short list for notification, email gwimsk@forhungry.com.

Getting There

Directions to GWIM Office

770 East Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702. From across Greater Waterbury and nearby towns.

From Downtown Waterbury
Take East Main St eastbound for about 1 mile. GWIM is on the right at 770 East Main St.
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From Town Plot
Route 63 or West Main St toward Downtown, then continue east on East Main St.
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From Bunker Hill / North End
North Main St south toward Downtown, then left onto East Main St.
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From Washington Hill / South End
South Main St north, right onto East Main St.
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From East End / East Mountain
Follow East Main St west toward Downtown. GWIM is on the left.
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From Naugatuck / Wolcott
Route 8 North to Exit 27 (East Main St). Turn right.
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The Community Shows Up

Past Sponsors & Supporters

Businesses and organizations across Greater Waterbury that have backed this event and GWIM programs over the years.

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Businesses

Ion Bank, Thomaston Savings Bank, Tindall Law Firm, Carmody Torrance Sandak Hennessey, Albert Bros, BJM Law, Post University, ServiceMaster Restore, Brass City Tile Designs, and many more.

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Schools & Youth Groups

Area high schools, scout troops, and youth organizations across Waterbury, Wolcott, Naugatuck, Middlebury, and surrounding towns bring teams, drives, and volunteers.

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Faith Communities

52 member congregations (churches, synagogues, and a mosque) rotating kitchen duty and providing ongoing event support since 1933.

Local Press & Community

Coverage Across Greater Waterbury

Our events are supported by neighbors across Waterbury, Wolcott, Naugatuck, Middlebury, Thomaston, Prospect, Watertown, Cheshire, and beyond. If you cover GWIM in local media or community newsletters, we would love to link your work.

Email gwimsk@forhungry.com with coverage or to request press materials.

Media Inquiry

Strike Up Support

5
Years Strong
Community tradition, on pause
4
GWIM Programs
Where every dollar lands
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Walkers at a past GWIM Hunger Walk
Saturday, October 24 · 12:00 Noon
Hunger Walk 2026
770 East Main St, Waterbury

Registration is open. Walk for free or pay what you can, and add the official yellow shirt at checkout. Every step feeds a neighbor.

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