Breaking Bread Again – A Fundraiser for the Children of the Middle East (Gaza)

On World Bread Day, October 16th, people around the world celebrate the simple, powerful act of sharing bread. This year, we invite you to turn that tradition into hope for children in Gaza.

Why This Matters

For children in Gaza, bread isn’t just food—it’s survival. Families are facing severe shortages of water, food, and medical care. The youngest are often the most vulnerable. Together, we can help ensure they don’t go without life’s most basic needs.

My Story

During COVID, I learned how to bake sourdough. That experience deepened my appreciation for bread—not just as food, but as a symbol of care, patience, and community. That’s why I chose “bread” as the heart of this fundraiser: to help children in Gaza and beyond where help is urgently needed.

Pita, especially, is meaningful. It’s a bread shared by both Palestinians and Israelis. For me, it carries a vision—that one day, these two cultures will sit down and break bread again, in peace.

Community Partners

We’re honored to share that Acme Bread, of Berkeley has joined this effort by donating artisan loaves to help inspire generosity and community spirit.

Those who contribute $50 or more to this fundraiser are invited to pick up a loaf of Acme’s sourdough bread as a simple “thank you” for sharing hope.

Pickup Details:

La Strada Italian Restaurant, San Pablo, CA

Date and Time TBA (around World Bread Day, October 16th)

Local donors will be notified of the bread pickup date at La Strada Restaurant. We’re sorry we can’t ship Acme bread to out-of-area donors, but we deeply appreciate your generosity and support from afar.

Campaign Song: (Click the link to listen)

Breaking Bread Again

About 2 boys in the region dreaming of breaking Pita bread again, in peace.

Fundraiser closed — mission continues. Though this campaign has ended, the spirit of “Breaking Bread Again” lives on in every act of care and generosity.