If you are baking anyway, why not help those less fortunate than us this season? Just Bake it Forward!
The first time I heard the term “Bake It Forward”, I was actually preparing a basket of baked goods for a fundraiser at the time. Do you believe in Karma or just coincidence?
I was asked to participate in a fundraiser for a friend of ours that has been fighting for his life and livelihood since June. Baked goods, kitchen gadgets or a combination of the two make great gift or fundraiser ideas. Everyone likes to eat right?
To put my contribution together, I bought a nice basket and filled it with a loaf of my Harvest Grains Bread, two dozen Spiced Coffee Cookies, and one dozen Lemon cupcakes with Blackberry filling. I added three dishtowels for a punch of color to my otherwise neutral colored basket.
Next time I would bake a cookie that could be stacked. I like that each item is packaged separately so the person that got this basket could transport it and share it if they choose.
I love socializing over food, and cooking for friends and family is my way of letting them know how special they are. Baking or cooking is a wonderful way to help someone that needs it, or just showing someone that you are thinking of them.
Right now, Food Network will donate $1.00 for each person that posts a picture with #BakeItForward to No Kid Hungry. If you are baking anyway, why not help someone less fortunate than us? Just click on the Food Network link above for a simple how to. They are also asking that we challenge a friend to do the same. I am nominating you my friend so get baking and feed a child.
I hope that this gives you gift ideas, and hope you have the opportunity to “Bake It Forward”.
No I am going to go nominate the folds over at Fiesta Friday and Saucy Saturday!
What a special treat for the one who receives your basket Julie. I like this idea of sharing with those less fortunate. I’ll have to check out the Food Network site, it’s been a while since I’ve watched that channel, I seem to be absorbed in the blog world these days :). Happy giving!
Thank you so much for stopping by Loretta! Decided on a wine diet instead of a water diet but it doesn’t seem to be working? 🙂
Wonderful Julie! Cheryl
This is a wonderful idea…and whoever received it will love it I’m sure 🙂
Thank you Linda! It was a success! They raised more than they were even hoping for.
Awesome! 🙂
what a wonderful thought, and I will bake something this weekend so I can post under the hashtag, thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you Petra!
Hi Julie, remember to enter my giveaway https://clwiser.wordpress.com – Big Hugs, Cheryl
Thank you for the reminder Cheryl! Love greek food so am going to try my chances!
Such a wonderful basket , Julie!! Thanks for mentioning about Food network’s lovely event! Just submitted an entry and nominated a friend as well 🙂
Thank you Freda! That is wonderful and I really appreciate you passing on the spirit of giving.
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This is wonderful, Julie! Thank you for the information! 🙂
Thank you Anna! It only takes minutes. I hope you will thin about it? Have a great weekend!
Yes, would definitely love to participate! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend as well, dear Julie!
Great thought there Julie! Love your food basket. And sharing with the less fortunate among us is such a kind gesture. I will check out the link. thanks for the info!
Thank you Indu! You don’t even need to bake anything new and it is a great cause.
This is such a wonderful idea! Your basket must be lovely Julie! Just beautiful!!!
Thank you Lynz! It went over real well. I was very flattered that they asked me to contribute to the cause.
That is lovely!!
That’s so nice of you Julie and thanks for letting me know about the Food Network. I will be doing a lot of baking during the holidays, so why not #BakeItForward 🙂
Exactly! Thank you Lily!
Thank you for reaching out to all of us at FF for the Bake it Forward challenge Julie! Great cause. There must have been a bidding war for your contribution and the recipient of your basket must be thrilled! Hope your friend is going to be okay.
Thank you Johanne! I was flattered that anyone bought a ticket for the basket! It was at my husbands office and I send them goodies regularly so it was popular.
Brilliant, what a great idea xx
Thank you Elaine. It breaks my heart that children go hungry.
This is really lovely–such a great way to put your baking skills to use. And thanks for sharing about the Food Network! I don’t have twitter but maybe I should set up an account, as that’s really such as great initiative!
Thank you! I think you can also post it on Facebook?
Hmm! Good to know!
Lovely idea and basket Julie! Will look at the link. 🙂
Thank you Lili!
What a lovely idea, Julie! I have never heard of ‘Bake It Forward’ before. Your generous basket of goodies was such a thoughtful way to give from the heart. Sharing Handmade Kindness has always been my ‘cup of tea.’ As a paper crafter, I love to share handmade cards with family, friends, and even strangers! Sending sunny hugs from the Midwest! ♡
Thank you Dawn! My neighbor girl makes me the loveliest cards too, and I just love receiving them. Homemade is best!
I have not heard of Bake It Forward but what a great way to share. I have donated in other ways and love to give homemade gifts but baked goods are always popular. Thanks for the link…. Julie.
Thank you Judi!
Nice work, Julie!
Thank you Patti!
That is such a great idea, Julie! Thank you for passing it along. I hadn’t heard of baking it forward before. Your basket full of goodies looks so yummy! It is such a nice variety of food items.
Thank you Shari! I hope you get a chance to toss a picture to them.