“I’m a new baker but my heart has always been in ensuring food security for children and families in our state. Community Loaves is an amazing way for me to learn more about baking and support my local community with delicious bread in the mission of feeding those in need.”
Simone
hub coordinator, Olympia, WA
“My husband and I each had a fat slice of my test loaf and we both agreed that this is one of the best breads I have baked! I was a bit intimidated by the long set of instructions, but after viewing the video clips and going through the steps, it was not hard at all and I am looking forward to participating in next Sunday’s bread brigade!”
Jeannie
volunteer baker, Woodinville, WA
“I never knew what to do or how to help our community. The Community Loaves Project has given me and so many other helpers the opportunity to donate our love of baking.”
Willow
volunteer baker, Olympia, WA
“I love baking for Community Loaves! It connects me to a group of caring, giving individuals – most of whom I might not ever meet! I feel empowered that my actions are making a difference in the lives of many.”
Diana
volunteer baker, Seattle/Queen Anne, WA
“We bake for local food pantries because it is a great way to serve the community in a time of need when so many of the traditional avenues for service are cut off because of the pandemic. We also love knowing that families in need in our community will get delicious, nutritious, quality food made with local ingredients.”
Chris, Tami and Taylor
volunteer bakers, Olympia, WA
“Not being able to go anywhere or do much of anything is the worst! I love this project for right now, in the middle of such division in this country. I feel like I am doing something that measurably matters. It’s the greatest thing.”
Sarah
volunteer baker, Seattle/Capitol Hill, WA
“I love how this project brings together a community of dedicated bakers and connects them with local mills for flour, deepening our connections with the community through sharing home baked bread.”
Seana
volunteer baker, Seattle/Ravenna, WA
“Food is my love language. Baking Community Loaves warms my home, and makes me feel connected to a whole community of folks – farmers, millers, bakers, and families who are all nourished by the work.”
Maria
volunteer baker, Ballard, WA
“On the rise, a handful of bakers delivering 19 loaves to a Puget Sound army of bakers and thousands of loaves. Katherine’s energy and enthusiasm has connected enthusiastic bakers with a mission that serves the poorest of our community. This effort has changed so many, reminding us that even in a pandemic, we have abundant gifts to share.”
Tim
volunteer packer, Kirkland, WA
“The Community Loaves project allows my love of bread making to fulfill a larger purpose. The local flours coming from our own backyard, the camaraderie you feel when you donate your bimonthly loaves- you can almost feel everyone’s ovens firing up in unison twice a month. Joining the Community Loaves bread brigade and becoming a Hub coordinator has been the most enriching experience and has taught me that we are, indeed, “Breader Together”
Megan
volunteer baker and hub coordinator, Tacoma, WA
“We have folks returning to the food bank asking if it is a bread week. They really enjoy this bread.”
Nicole
food bank supervisor, HopeLink, Kirkland, WA
“I must tell you, I feel like being a part of this project is feeding ME. It truly is feeding my soul to be able to put my love of baking to good use, to join a lovely community, and to feel the joy of serving others.”
Julie
volunteer baker, Seattle/Ravenna, WA
“Baking bread has been rewarding in so many ways! Above all, being able to provide nourishment that I hope will be physically and spiritually rewarding.”
Greg
volunteer baker, Seattle/Phinney Ridge, WA