Sometimes inspiration comes from unexpected places.
In this case, it came into our lives in the form of a determined little raccoon named Jimothy.
If you’ve spent any time online lately, there’s a good chance you’ve met Jimothy, the beloved hunchbacked raccoon from Seattle who has captured hearts with his unmistakable walk, persistence, and personality. Jimothy may move through the world a little differently, but he keeps moving forward.
And really, isn’t there something all of us can learn from that?
Keep going. Be a little more Jimothy. After all, forward is forward, even at a waddle.
From Internet-Famous Raccoon to American-Made Spork
At Liberty Tabletop, we have always believed the things we use every day can have a little personality.
So when Jimothy captured our hearts, our team decided to do something we know how to do right here in Sherrill, New York: put him on a piece of American-made flatware.
Meet the Limited Edition Jimothy Spork.
Our special hand-tooled Jimothy design celebrates the little raccoon who reminds us that being different doesn’t have to hold you back. Jimothy represents perseverance, determination and the simple act of continuing forward, even when the path isn’t particularly easy.
The Jimothy Spork is made from premium recycled 18/10 stainless steel and is 100% Made in the USA at Liberty Tabletop in Sherrill, New York. It is durable, dishwasher safe and designed to be used rather than tucked away in a drawer.
At six inches long, it’s perfect for gifting, lunch boxes, work bags, picnics, camping, travel or simply making an ordinary meal a little more fun.
Choose your Jimothy:
Purchase a Single Limited Edition Jimothy Spork
Purchase the Limited Edition Jimothy Spork Set of 4
Jimothy is helping other raccoons, too!
Creating a Jimothy Spork was fun. But we wanted this little raccoon to do something more.
That’s why Liberty Tabletop is donating a portion of the profits from Jimothy Spork sales to the Charles N. Gordon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, a Central New York nonprofit dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation, education and conservation.
Gordon Wildlife specializes in the rehabilitation and release of orphaned and injured raccoons, making the organization an especially meaningful partner for our Jimothy project.
Located on 53 acres of wooded wetlands in Central New York, the center cares for wildlife with the goal of returning animals safely to the wild whenever possible. Gordon Wildlife also provides education and training for wildlife rehabilitators, veterinary students, licensed veterinary technicians, and others interested in wildlife rehabilitation.
The organization is largely operated by unpaid volunteers, including its executive director and veterinarian, and donations help cover the real costs associated with caring for injured and orphaned wildlife.
You can learn more about their work, get involved or make a direct donation at Gordon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Made in America. Inspired by Jimothy. Helping Wildlife.
For more than two decades, our team at Liberty Tabletop has continued the tradition of American flatware manufacturing in Sherrill, New York, the community that has been making flatware for generations.
The Jimothy Spork brings together a few things we care about: American manufacturing, quality craftsmanship, a sense of humor, and giving back to an organization doing meaningful work right here in Central New York.
And, of course, raccoons.
Whether you carry your Jimothy Spork in your lunch bag, give one to a fellow Jimothy fan, take it camping or simply keep it around as a reminder on difficult days, we hope it makes you smile.
More importantly, we hope it reminds you of something Jimothy demonstrates every day:
You don’t have to move through life the same way everyone else does.
You just have to keep moving.
Forward is forward, even at a waddle.
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