Nearly one-third of the funds the Red Barn Bakery in Irvington needs to buy new baking equipment have been raised thus far. With 17 days of the 30-day campaign to go, 71 backers have pledged $8,235; the goal is $26,000,
The terms of the Kickstarter-managed fundraising campaign call for voiding of the pledges if the goal is not reached within a 30-day period.
The funds, Red Barn Bakery owner Randell Dodge said, are intended for purchase of four pieces of equipment: a commercial mixer, a dishwasher, a third oven and a dough sheeter. The Kickstarter funds also cover costs of installation and reconfiguring of the kitchen.
Rewards increase in value from $15 to a top offer of a new cookie named after the donor at $2,500. A dessert party, including an array of baked goods, fresh fruit and coffee or tea, starts at $1,200 if held at the bakery or $1,500 if held in a private home.
Pledges can be placed at www.kickstartthecookie.com.
More information can be found in "Red Barn Bakery's Fundraiser Off to a Good Start," Rivertowns Patch, June 11, 2013.
Kickstarter, a fundraising organization introduced in 2009 by a New York City company, has funded more than 43,000 projects through $660 million in pledges. www.kickstarter.com
Red Barn Bakery, 4 South Astor St., Irvington, NY, 914-231-7779, www.redbarn-bakery.com
