Born from the post-retirement partnership of two business executives and Airedale enthusiasts, toby bar makes bite-sized milk chocolate bars with a crunchy peanut butter and molasses center in Ohio. The company pairs its candy-making venture with a practical mission: a portion of every sale supports Airedale Terrier Rescue & Adoption, the volunteer organization that has cared for the founders’ beloved breed.
The Buckeye LadyPandemic-born and women-owned, The Buckeye Lady handcrafts Ohio’s peanut butter-and-chocolate buckeye candy, including its signature Stuffed Buckeyes in rotating varieties. Founded as a fundraiser for service-industry workers, the Columbus confectioner now honors founder Jeremy’s memory by donating a portion of every sale to area dog rescues and shelters.COLUMBUS, OH
Annie's Pooch PopsSince 2010, Annie’s Pooch Pops has hand-made dog treats in its Bangor, Pennsylvania kitchen, best known for Muttkins™—USA-sourced beef marrow bones wrapped in peanut-butter biscuit and slow-roasted. Current owner Matt McInerney acquired the business to honor Annie, his rescued golden retriever/corgi mix, and the company carries that connection into its support for pet adoption and animal-welfare initiatives. Its treats are made with human-grade, USA-sourced ingredients and inspected by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.BANGOR, PA
MFG Toffee & Bark CompanyBorn in Baltimore, MFG Toffee & Bark Company makes small-batch toffees and chocolate barks inspired by flavors from around the world. Owner Kathy Filosi Nelson built the business from an old family English walnut toffee recipe, and the woman-owned company remains rooted in Baltimore’s artisan community through local hiring, community events and product donations to medical workers and first responders. Its retail shop and production kitchen in Little Italy offer a local window into the handmade process.BALTIMORE, MD
Philadelphia CandiesFounded in 1919 in western Pennsylvania’s Shenango Valley, Philadelphia Candies makes milk and dark chocolates in-house from scratch, including its signature soft-centered creams and chocolate-covered snacks. The company still works in small batches and hand-packs customizable boxes at its Pennsylvania factory, while supporting organizations through chocolate-bar fundraising.HERMITAGE, PA