Holiday Helpers: Cookie Decorating for NourishMKE & Holiday Baking Kit Assembly
Overview:
You are invited to join us from 6:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 16th for a two-in-one special holiday project. We'll have two different project stations set up and would love you lend a little hand with both!
Registration is required, please keep reading for details...
First, we'll be decorating Christmas cookies for the NourishMKE holiday party that weekend. NourishMKE is the largest food center network in Milwaukee. Sunbeam Kids has been asked to help at the holiday party for Mitchell Street Food Pantry guests and provide cookies for the families that attend the party.
We'll also be assembling holiday baking kits in partnership with You Are Special, another local nonprofit organization. At its core, You Are Special provides birthday cakes for people in homeless facilities, domestic violence shelters, and group homes; as well as for those with developmental disabilities, or those who are struggling with addiction. However, You Are Special also has many other community partners and causes to lift up those in the greater Milwaukee community. More info to come on this piece of the project.
What to expect:
We'll start with a brief explanation of NourishMKE and You Are Special, explaining how we're supporting these organizations. Then we’ll get to work assembling the baking kits and decorating cookies.
We'll also have a small station off to the side for kids to make their own SBK ornament to remind them of all the good work they've done this past year!
Capacity & Age Recommendations:
All ages are welcome. We expect to have capacity for approximately 15 families. Due to the large capacity, this project is open to both members* and non-members who would like to try a project with SBK this holiday season!
What to bring:
We will supply all cut out cookies to decorate. If you are able, bring a container of frosting, sprinkles, or other decorating supplies. SBK will have extra decorating supplies on hand as well so there will plenty to choose from as we decorate.
All supplies for the baking kits will be provided.
What to wear:
Kids can wear their SBK shirts/lanyards if they are willing. Consider bringing an apron for the time you spend cookie decorating.
Additional information:
This project will be held in the Community Room at Pewaukee Library. Enter the doors off the parking lot and the room is immediately to your left.
Project leader: Amanda Barnhart
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can fill your spot.
I'm looking forward to seeing you there and thank you for lending a little hand!
Amanda Barnhart
Board President
*While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask!