🩷Supporting Our Federal Community (Again)

If you’re like me, you’re feeling overwhelmed. So much negativity in the world, so much to get us down. But moments like these give us an opportunity to come together to support one another.

At Baked by Yael, delicious baked goods have been our thing for more than 15 years. It’s what we do. It’s what we’re good at. Our bagels, challah, and sweets provide much-needed comfort during an exceptionally stressful time.

Free Food for Federal Workers

Now until the end of the government shutdown, we’re offering free food to federal employees and contractors who are furloughed, were recently laid off, or were forced to resign. Choose between two of our most popular items: a bagel with cream cheese or a signature cakepop. (Thanks to the generosity of our customers, keepers at the National Zoo can choose additional options.)

People sometimes ask me if it’s worth it for me to give away so much. Absolutely! Our products are handmade and labor-intensive. They cost a lot to make and they cost a lot to give away. But this is about more than profit and the bottom line. It’s about humanity and community.

During the 2019 government shutdown, many of you asked if you could contribute to our efforts to support our friends at the Zoo and elsewhere in the federal government. To that end, we welcome you to make a contribution on our website. We will use these funds to provide food, cakepop classes, or other support from Baked by Yael. You will also be helping our hardworking staff when sales take a nosedive once the Zoo closes its doors on October 11.

If you are an employee or contractor, thank you for your service during these very difficult times. And to all our customers, thank you for your incredible support of Baked by Yael and our federal community. 

🩷Yael

Click the above image to watch my interview with CBS Morning about the government shutdown.