Sunflower Bakery is CLOSED for Friday, July 4th.

Upcoming Open House on July 30, 1-2 pm, Register

Exciting news! We’re now offering culinary delivery within 8 miles of our Halpine location—including pick up at Café Sunflower. Order today!

Impact

Sunflower’s Impact

Program by the Numbers FY24

  • 14,508 Pastry Arts and Hospitality training hours
  • 40 employment training students and 35 teens served
  • 90% of students completed the 26-week training program
  • 32 students enrolled in Job Services
  • 64% of graduates placed in employment within 6 months of graduation
  • 100% of graduates receive ServSafe certification
  • 4 new employers join our growing list of employer partners

Impact over time 2009-2024

  • 616+ 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

  • Icon of a rolling pin and whiskSpecialty Bakeries
  • Icon of a bag of groceriesSupermarkets
  • Icon of a hand holding a covered serving trayCaterers
  • Icon of two crossed golf clubsCountry Clubs
  • Icon of a take-out coffee cup with steam coming from the lid.Coffee Shops
  • Icon of a hospital buildingHospital/Senior Facility Food Service
  • Icon of a cup filled with scooped ice creamSpecialty Ice Cream Shops
  • Icon of an open heart shaped box revealing chocolatesSpecialty Chocolatier
  • Icon of a fork and knife crossed over a plateRestaurants

Success Stories

Chad Anthony, Pretzel Bakery

Christina Schaefer, District Donut

Verilyn Gibbs, Nothing Bundt Cakes

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