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, and most recently on ABC6 Action News (see video on R)