A Bridgeton hometown favorite since the 1930s, Century Bakery is a social enterprise built around its signature sweets and a practical mission. Sales help fund job training for local youth who have experienced hardships including foster care and homelessness, with custom cakes available for community celebrations.
Kupcakes & CompanyBorn from Michelle Kupiec’s family baking tradition, Kupcakes & Company is an Elkridge boutique bakery making cupcakes, custom cakes, cookies, and other desserts for everyday treats and celebrations. Michelle’s twin daughters began baking alongside her as children, and the family’s shared talents eventually grew into the business, with husband Bill now working full-time alongside her. The bakery also gives back locally through weekly cupcake donations to the Howard County Food Bank and homeless shelters, plus fundraising for pediatric care.ELKRIDGE, MD
Michael Angelo'sSince opening in October 2000, Michael Angelo’s has made handcrafted cakes and other baked goods for Northeast Ohio celebrations, alongside a Richfield winery with seasonal food and in-house bakery desserts. The small, family-owned business is known for custom celebration cakes and for pairing its bakery traditions with an estate-style winery and private event spaces. It has supported the community for more than 20 years, directing charitable giving primarily toward medical and health-related nonprofits.BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Bakery DeliteSince 1980, Bakery Delite has been a full-service scratch bakery in Plains, Pennsylvania, creating elaborate custom cakes alongside fresh-baked goods for celebrations throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Co-owner George Blom and his staff adapt designs and decorating styles to each customer, including wedding cakes shaped around personal stories, traditions and even beloved pets. The bakery remains a community fixture whose creations are remembered across generations.PLAINS, PA
Special Touch BakerySince its founding in 2017, Special Touch Bakery has built its Rochester operation around “Purpose for All,” creating meaningful employment for people of all abilities. The 501(c)(3) organization’s bakers produce pies for wholesale customers while gaining opportunities to develop skills and pursue lasting careers. Its mission is central to the business: sales help sustain inclusive work and support organizations pursuing the same goal.ROCHESTER, NY