The volunteers baking birthday cakes for children
Summary
Volunteers in Fareham and Gosport bake and deliver birthday cakes for children whose families cannot afford them. The group buys ingredients and serves young people referred by local organizations, with over 30 bakers helping.Key Facts
- The group "Free Cakes for Kids Fareham and Gosport" makes birthday cakes for children in need.
- Volunteers pay for ingredients themselves; the group provides cake toppers and boxes when it has funds.
- Referrals come from places like food banks, churches, and schools, not directly from families.
- Demand for birthday cakes has increased, so they are looking for more volunteers.
- Natalie Parker, the group leader, joined while on maternity leave and now manages the group.
- Volunteers range from occasional home bakers to professional bakers with businesses.
- They try to make cakes based on the child's favorite characters or interests.
- Rising food prices have made baking more expensive, but volunteers see it as worth the cost.
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