WASHINGTON, DC — Community support has been a pillar of the baking industry long before the COVID-19 crisis. In fact, in 2019, American Bakers Association (ABA) member bakers and allies donate more than 26 million lbs of food, gave almost $7 million to charitable organizations and volunteered close to 31,000 hours, according to ABA frontline workforce research.
That was just the beginning.
“That was just a fraction of the industry companies that are represented,” said Robb MacKie, ABA president and CEO, during the association’s annual convention, held virtually March 22-23. “That’s an incredible effort by the ABA members.”