Seattle Pastry Shops Partner With Bakers Against Racism to Fundraise for Abortion Access
With an assortment of eclairs, conchas, cookies, and brioche in hand, chefs across Seattle are banding together with Bakers Against Racism (BAR) for a post-Roe fundraiser. The event to support abortion access and broader reproductive rights kicks off next Thursday, August 4, at 4 p.m. at the Pastry Project, a community space near Occidental Park that provides culinary training for burgeoning chefs facing barriers. “Being able to support community and social justice issues is literally why we started the Pastry Project. We use every opportunity we can to advocate for others,” co-founder Emily Kim says.
Bake sale items from Salmonberry Goods, Bakescapade, Boot Scootin Bread, and The London Plane will also be available at next week’s inaugural pop-up.
“This issue is incredibly important to me. As someone who grew up in Texas I always felt comforted by the fact that I had laws in place to protect me and my right to choose,” says Ellary Collins, owner of Boot Scootin Bread. Collins is partnering with Nick Kirschner of Burn Unit Barbecue to make Texas brisket kolaches. “These will be a sourdough brioche bun filled with smoked brisket and homemade barbecue sauce,” Collins says.
The event will continue citywide from Thursday, August 4, through Sunday, August 7. Participating bakeries and restaurants across Seattle will donate proceeds from highlighted pastries to a charity of choice that protects abortion access. Many are choosing to donate bake sale earnings to the Dr. Tiller Patient Assistance Fund and the Brigid Alliance, organizations that help those in need with challenging logistics such as childcare, transportation, meals, lodging, and trauma-informed support.
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