Baking for Change and How to Use Your Passion to Change the World
Can a cupcake change the world?
Wondering how to make a difference? Start with what you love. Michael Platt of Michael's Desserts is a passionate baker on a mission to help solve food insecurity. After starting his baking business at age 11, Michael knew he wanted to help others. He began to give away one baked good for every one he sold, but he hasn't stopped there. Through the work Michael does as a baker, and through his nonprofit, he's raising awareness around food insecurity among children in the United States. Can a cupcake change the world? Join us for Michael's thoughts on how even the simplest actions can make a powerful impact, and what each of us can do to make our own contribution.
What you can do today
Support Michael’s Desserts or Michael’s nonprofit by making a purchase or a donation today
Check out No Kid Hungry, and consider volunteering or donating to support their mission to end child hunger in the United States
Research food banks, soup kitchens, school-supported food programs, and other organizations in your community who are feeding hungry children and families, and find ways to support them.
challenge
Make something of your own - food, clothing, anything you love - and give it to someone in need.
Resources
Feeding America info packet on how COVID has impacted food insecurity around the United States
Using passion and compassion to end hunger one cupcake at a time with Michael Platt of Michael’s Desserts