Spreading a Little Sweetness

To show support for the first responders working tirelessly to keep the Yonkers community safe, Greyston Bakery expressed its gratitude by donating 3,000 of its baked goods to members of the Yonkers Police and Fire Departments Wednesday.

With the help of the City of Yonkers, the mini chocolate chip blondies and chocolate fudge brownies are being distributed to those on the front lines.

“We’re so pleased to thank our local first responders in the way we know best,” said Greyston Bakery General Manager Rich Jamesley. “Greyston is, first and foremost, about people, and we deeply appreciate the efforts of these men and women who put others first during this crisis. We’re humbled by their actions and grateful for the opportunity to give them a reason to smile.”

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano stated, “On behalf of the Yonkers Finest and Bravest, thank you to Greyston Bakery for its generous and delicious donation.” He continued, “Our men and women are on the front lines every day to help combat this pandemic that is affecting our community on every level. A Greyston brownie is a sweet, yet meaningful, gesture that will surely provide our first responders the pick-me-up they may need during a long day. Thank you again to all our first responders and Greyston for their continued support to our Yonkers family.”

About Greyston

Greyston is a social justice enterprise working to create job opportunities and provide services that enable self-sufficiency through the Open Hiring® business model. It provides employment and no-cost development programs to anyone in need to better our communities, and meet our combined social, environmental, and financial goals. In serving the people of southwest Yonkers, New York, Greyston promotes inclusion, offers support to disenfranchised people, battles against systemic inequities, and advocates for a level playing field for all, regardless of their pasts. About Greyston

Greyston is a social justice enterprise working to create job opportunities and provide services that enable self-sufficiency through the Open Hiring® business model. It provides employment and no-cost development programs to anyone in need to better our communities, and meet our combined social, environmental, and financial goals. In serving the people of southwest Yonkers, New York, Greyston promotes inclusion, offers support to disenfranchised people, battles against systemic inequities, and advocates for a level playing field for all, regardless of their pasts.

For 38 years, Greyston has opened its doors to those who ordinarily face rejection, and provides individuals and communities struggling to prosper an opportunity to thrive. When people say they want to work, Greyston gives them a chance, replacing scrutiny with trust, transforming lives and communities, and breaking the cycles of poverty in the process.

About Greyston Bakery

Greyston Bakery is a world-class commercial operation, producing millions of pounds of award-winning brownies for customers such as Ben & Jerry’s and Whole Foods Market, and retail consumers through its online store.

Founded in 1982, it is the first state-certified benefit corporation in New York, and has been changing lives by hiring anyone who needs a job – no questions asked. Greyston Bakery belongs to a community of leaders driving a global movement of people using business as a source for good, and works continually to balance people, planet, and profit.