It started with a few loaves, a global pandemic leads and unexpected unemployment.
I found myself in the “sanctuary”of my tiny cottage on a island in Maine with 100 pounds of flour and lots of free time…
That was the recipe for our 501c3 nonprofit, Sanctuary Baking, Inc.
Many others were losing jobs, homes and hope. We wanted to make an impact.
When the world closed down in 2020, we were baking and giving it away to people in need. It began with something small and kind. It continues to grow with many new initiatives, partnerships and the generous support of people like you. Now, we’re donating full meals along with our baked goods to fight community hunger. Bringing good food and fresh hope to the underserved! Bella Mastroianni, Exec. Director
I found myself in the “sanctuary”of my tiny cottage on a island in Maine with 100 pounds of flour and lots of free time…
That was the recipe for our 501c3 nonprofit, Sanctuary Baking, Inc.
Many others were losing jobs, homes and hope. We wanted to make an impact.
When the world closed down in 2020, we were baking and giving it away to people in need. It began with something small and kind. It continues to grow with many new initiatives, partnerships and the generous support of people like you. Now, we’re donating full meals along with our baked goods to fight community hunger. Bringing good food and fresh hope to the underserved! Bella Mastroianni, Exec. Director
John 6:9-13
Sanctuary Baking -
2020 Better Neighbor Award
Baked with love… a Tedford Shelter guest enjoys one of our apple spice Whoopie pies.Sanctuary Baking partners with Tedford Housing to provide monthly meals that include an entree’, sides and dessert for their guests in transitional housing. When we cook and bake to donate, we use quality ingredients; the same time and care we’d commit if our best friends were coming to dinner.
It’s our way of showing we care. |
We had lots of fun teaching a virtual cooking class to help Oasis Free Clinics with their fundraising efforts. This partner org extends free medical, dental and prescription assistance to the underserved in our community.Class description: Isabella comes to us from Sanctuary Baking where fresh high quality baked goods and food are made daily for donation to homeless individuals, displaced families, at-risk-elderly and shut-ins.
Isabella’s class included a delectable recipe for Italian Chestnut Gnocchi with Gorgonzola, crispy pancetta and toasted walnuts. |