At Buffalo Bread House, I believe that good bread should be shared, not sold.

My donation-based micro bakery exists to offer something simple and rare: warm, fresh-milled, handmade sourdough — freely given to anyone who needs or wants it!

This isn’t a business. It’s a gesture.

A quiet invitation to take what you need, and leave what you can.

Why I Bake

This project was born at a time when I knew I wanted to give something real to my community — something that felt like me. And food has always been my love language.

I’ve spent years selling baked goods, but the joy was never in the transaction — it was in the sharing.

The Bread Itself

Every loaf is made from flour I mill by hand using carefully sourced organic ancient grains — einkorn, spelt, and yecora rojo. These grains are rich in nutrients, deeply flavorful, and easier to digest than modern wheat. They’ve been around for centuries — and they’re making a comeback because people are waking up to what real food tastes like.

This is bread the way it used to be:

Warm. Honest. Hearty. Nourishing from the inside out.

What I Believe

  • That bread should be accessible, not exclusive.

  • That giving without expectation is powerful.

  • That feeding people is a form of love.

  • That teaching others to give is just as important as the gift.

  • That community care is real work, and we all have something to offer.

What You’re Supporting

By donating, sponsoring a bread drop, or simply spreading the word, you’re helping bring this mission to life.

You’re helping a neighbor on a fixed income find accessibility and comfort through wholesome bread.

You’re helping a busy mom grab a loaf without budgeting for it.

You’re proving that Buffalo truly is ‘The City Of Good Neighbors’

  • Loaves are stocked once a week (usually Saturdays) in our little greenhouse micro bakery in Akron, NY.

    We post weekly updates on Instagram @buffalobreadhouse with the day’s offerings, times, and anything extra you might find in the shed (cookies, seasonal loaves, etc.).

  • Not at all. This is a donation-based bread project and there are no prices.

    You’re welcome to give what you can, but you’re just as welcome to take a loaf freely. The bread is a gift, no strings attached

  • Absolutely — and I’d love that!

    Sponsoring a bread drop helps cover the cost of flour, baking supplies, packaging, and extras like cookies or seasonal loaves.

    Sponsors get a shoutout on all packaging and on Instagram, plus the joy of knowing you helped feed neighbors directly.