Bake sale facts for kids
A bake sale is a fun way to raise money! It's where people sell yummy baked treats like cupcakes, cookies, and doughnuts. Sometimes they sell other foods too.
Groups like school clubs, sports teams, or charitable organizations often hold bake sales. They do this to collect money for a special cause. You often see bake sales in busy places. These can be outside a grocery store or near a mall.
Bake sales are also a popular way for companies and political groups to raise funds.
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History of Bake Sales
Early Beginnings
Bake sales have been around since the 1800s. Back then, women often used their cooking skills to help charities. Since then, bake sales have been a common way to raise money for important causes.
Supporting Women's Rights
In the early 1900s, suffragettes in Virginia used bake sales. Suffragettes were women who fought for the right to vote. They sold baked goods to help their cause of women's suffrage.
Civil Rights Efforts
During the civil rights movement in the United States, a woman named Georgia Gilmore started a secret baking club. This club sold tasty meals and baked goods from people's homes. They also sold items at local shops and protest meetings. The money they earned helped support efforts to fight for equal rights.
Bakers Against Racism
In 2020, three pastry chefs named Willa Pelini, Paola Velez, and Rob Rubba started a special event. They organized national bake sales called "Bakers Against Racism." This idea began after a major event in 2020 that sparked protests.
Many professional and hobby bakers joined in. They all made baked goods to sell at various sales. The money raised went to organizations that support Black lives. Bakers Against Racism has now grown. They also help groups working to stop hate crimes against Asian Americans and people from Pacific Islander backgrounds.
How Bake Sales Work
Bake sales are usually held to raise money for a specific reason. They often take place at schools or churches. The most common items sold at bake sales include cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and muffins.
