Hi Bakers,

I come to you all with a heavy heart. Like you, I have been watching the news with bated breath.
Waiting to gather more information on what is happening in Ukraine and how best to help the families who are in turmoil.

I am utterly broken at the state of our world and my heart is longing for peace but that just isn’t our reality.

So I am coming to you all asking to join in on an emergency bake sale to fund-raise for those who are providing food, shelter, transportation and medical services.

Currently @chefjoseandres and @wckitchen have launched their efforts in Poland to provide immediate relief for the people of the Ukraine who are fleeing eminent danger in their homes.

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Sunflower of Peace
The nonprofit organization is raising money to prepare first aid medical tactical backpacks for paramedics and doctors on the front lines.
(Cited from @npr - article will be linked in our stories.)
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As this continues to unfold I will continue to update organizations that are providing relief in this time of crisis.

If you have additional resources that can be shared please DM or comment below to share with our baking community.

BAKERS AGAINST RACISM STANDS AGAINST HATE AND INJUSTICE OF ALL FORMS.
We are appalled by the actions of Russia and denounce these acts of war.

To those affected by this inhumane situation, we are standing with you, wishing you and your family safety, and will be activating to fundraise in any way that we can.

In love,
Paola, @smallorchids

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When can I start baking?

Immediately! So We’re leaving it up to you to decide! This Emergency Bake Sale will be ongoing.

Where can I learn more?

Head over to the "BAR Resources" tab above and download our BAR Bake Sale Fact Sheet for more info!

Can I activate outside of the call to action? 
OF COURSE! The BAR team hopes that the bake sales continue with or without a global activation. Just tag us or use #bakersagainstracism so help us share your bake sales with the community.