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About the Project
Our Mission
To deliver joy and a sense of connection between our Philadelphia-area volunteers, service organizations, and the many communities they serve through baked goods homemade with care.
Our Vision
A world where everyone feels the kind of joy that comes from giving and receiving homemade baked goods.
Our Values
Building joy through community and kindness, and baked with inclusivity, dignity, and social justice.
Steering Committee
Rebecca Butler
Martha Cross, Chair
Mingie Kang
​Colleen Farrell
Emily Yoon
Jen Paul
Our Story
The InKind Baking Project started in Philadelphia in January 2017 by founder Molly Lester. Prompted by the turmoil of current events and the targeting of various communities, Molly enlisted bakers from all over the city to volunteer to bake for their neighbors as a sign of welcome, community, and solidarity.
As of October 2024, our 850 bakers (and counting) have baked for over 1100 events and more than 53,000 people, including birthday cakes for families staying in a homeless shelter, cookies for refugees, cupcakes for ESL classes, muffins for immigration clinics, and more. Our project bakers range from enthusiastic amateurs to all-but-professional, and we are happy to consider requests from both individuals and organizations for donations in-kind and in kindness.
News coverage of the project is available via the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Citizen, CBS3 Philadelphia, and Edible Philly.
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