Sunflower Bakery is closed Sat 9/12 and Sun 9/13 for Rosh Hashanah.

Orders for pick-up or delivery on Tue 9/22 are closed. Cafe and Bakeshop will be open!

Starting September 1, new Bakeshop Hours:
Sun 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, Mon–Thurs 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, and Fri 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Impact

Sunflower’s Impact

Program by the Numbers FY25

19,552 Combined Pastry Arts, Hospitality, and Culinary training hours
51 employment training students and 32 teens served
90% of students completed the 26-week training program
46 students enrolled in Job Services
58% of graduates placed in employment within 6 months of graduation
81% of placed students retained employment year to date
100% of graduates receive ServSafe certification
11 new employers join our growing list of employer partners

Impact over time 2009-2025

675+ employment training students and teens served since 2009
65+ local businesses have participated as employer partners
Students gain self confidence and self esteem which contributes to success in employment

Hear from our students and employers

Where are Sunflower Grads Going

Specialty Bakeries
Supermarkets
Caterers
Country Clubs
Coffee Shops

Hospital/Senior Facility Food Service
Specialty Ice Cream Shops
Specialty Chocolatier
Restaurants

Success Stories

Chad Anthony, Pretzel Bakery

Christina Schaefer, District Donut

Verilyn Gibbs, Nothing Bundt Cakes