HELP LITTLE FIG GET A STOREFRONT
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WE'RE GROWING!
After being in business for almost four years, we have our hearts set on growing! For those of you who have followed through the journey of Little Fig you've seen us:
-start out as a simple pop-up
-move into our own commercial kitchen space for the first time
- buying our very first piece of equipment
-hosting a number of events
-making over 28,000 doughnuts in our second year as a small start up
-getting recognition from a national brand (IE. VEG NEWS!!) still crying over that
-thanksgiving & holiday orders
- creating our first piece of history - OUR FRIED CHIKKIE- for last years vegan restaurant week
- extend our reach all over Baltimore to provide goodies and treats to you all
- The list can go on!
We are at a junction in our business where we need to make a decision, an exciting decision at that.
We are at capacity with what we can produce currently, and want to go larger!
WE NEED TO GROW!
We have found a location to expand both our businesses, Little Fig Bake Shop and Plantry Goods under one roof.
Our DREAM SPOT is in a neighborhood we absolutely love and have roots to as well.
The wonderful Highlandtown! Hey all you Canton and PP people! Finally we'll be in your hood!
In order to up our production and be able to finally settle in a space of our own to call home, we need to move from our current kitchen and build out our very own production kitchen.
OUR VISION
The store is our goal. It is time, and we're ready to finally go for it!
We want to bring a place that Baltimore has never seen before.
Our plan for our retail portion is to bring our
DOUGHNUTS
FRIED CHIKKIE SAMMYS
and HAWT BISCUITS to y'all
on the daily.
Instead of driving all over town to grab them you can come straight to us!
We also want to provide a GROCERY portion to our storefront, where you can get produce from highlighted Maryland Farmers, because those who grow together eat together.
PLANTRY will be taking a major role in our grocer section! Providing Family Meals to go, Soups, Dips, Spreads, and Prepped Meals to go as well as our line of Faux Meats, Cheeses, and Condiments.
On the production side, we plan on getting into retail this year with a few of our PLANTRY products, so they will be available at a larger scale.
A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GET EVERYTHING!
The world is changing and we have to change with it.
Our store is not just for us, its for our community.
Baltimore has blessed us for four years .
As we continue down this road we want to build our business strong in values, cooperation, and love.
Some of the things we are passionate about moving forward are:
Inclusiveness- All are welcomed in our space. We promote kindness, respect, and understanding. No one should feel that they can't be who they are. We are people. We stand together.
Composting and Recycling within the shop to work with other local businesses to show it can be done!
Teaching : community lead cooking classes and workshops for children, parents, and those who want to venture more into plant based cooking, how to do it affordably at home, cooking on a budget.
Sourcing- Highlighting Maryland Farmers in both our goodies and in our grocery section- maybe even a CSA pick up spot!
WHAT WE NEED
The majority of the funds raised will be going to our kitchen buildout.
After frying out of pots for four years.. I think is time for an upgrade.
-A commercial Doughnut Fryer!
- 1 Stand Up Convection Oven
- Two 70-100# Deep Fryers
-2 Stand Up Refrigerators
- Prep Unit
-Bakers Tables
- 1 30qt Floor Mixer
- Two Hand sinks & 3 Compartment Sink
The rest will be going toward outfitting our retail storefront:
- Countertops and Bakery Counter
- Grab and Go Refrigeration Units
- Bakery Cases
- Electrical Work
Thank you all for taking the time to look through our plan.
We are excited to continue our path and bring delicious vegan food to our wonderful city of Baltimore
Love ya'll!
Melanie Molinaro
owner & baker babe
DONATION INCENTIVES-
Y'all didn't think were we just going to ask for help without sweeten' the deal did ya?
You're more than welcome to donate ANY amount you'd like, but here are some options for you if you weren't sure how or what level of donation you'd want to be a part of.
$1- Our Thanks and a virtual HUG!
Every little bit helps, we appreciate you no matter the donation. Since we can't hug now, we'll have to settle for air fives and virtual hugs!
$5-. GET YOU A DOUGHNUT!
Once we have our doors open, come on in a grab yourself a fluffy pillow of goodness.
$25- Double the Fun!
Once we open, you will receive a voucher for a treat or two on the house!
Because life is always a little better with a sweetness!
$50- DOUGHNUT for a year!
Once our shop is open, coming in an grab a free doughnut per month, for 12 months! (Excludes out chicken doughnuts)
OR Op Into- One of our CRAZY BIG DOUGHS For your special Occasion. A MASSIVE DOUGHNUT!
Equal to 10-12 doughnuts ( Will feed 10-14 people) Must have two weeks notice once we open to order.
$75- WE'RE BRINGING BACK CAKE Y'ALL
Get a 8" signature cake off our list for your special occasion.
Must have two weeks notice for orders. Valid once we open our doors!
Signature Flavors:
Strawberry Funfetti | Chocolate Peanut Butter Mud Pie | Lemon Berry | Cookie Butter Cheesecake
$100- SWAG BAG
You'll receive one of our awesome shirts OR Vegan Vibes Doughnut Tote, a pack of our INFAMOUS chocolate chip cookies and a voucher for a free treat on us, once we open!
$500- WORKSHOP
Once it is safe to have our kitchen open, we will host a baking workshop for you and six your friends curated to what you guys would like to make- DOUGHNUTS, PIZZA, BREAD- you'll choose your own adventure and with your friends by your side it will be a BLAST! There will be plenty of food and even left over treats to take home.
$1000- CREATE A DOUGHNUT FOR A YEAR
you will be able to make your own doughnut and have it featured on our menu for one whole year. What person doesn't want there name on the menu? Walk in and order the
JOE- a meatball and cheese stuffed doughie with sauce and zest spices
or a
TIA- the most unicorn doughnut with GOLD sprinkles FUNFETTI FILLING.. whatever your heart desires. One year you'll be on our menu and have a plaque in our shop!
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
We ask even if you can't donate, please share our story. We have been Baltimore natives all our lives, and we want to bring this wonderful and tasty collective to our town. But we need help from everyone! So spread the word! Share, email, repost, whatever it takes!
I truly appreciate every single one of you, this has honestly been 10 years in the making. A dream to really come true. We're almost there, just need that final push!
Thank you all!
-Mel
After being in business for almost four years, we have our hearts set on growing! For those of you who have followed through the journey of Little Fig you've seen us:
-start out as a simple pop-up
-move into our own commercial kitchen space for the first time
- buying our very first piece of equipment
-hosting a number of events
-making over 28,000 doughnuts in our second year as a small start up
-getting recognition from a national brand (IE. VEG NEWS!!) still crying over that
-thanksgiving & holiday orders
- creating our first piece of history - OUR FRIED CHIKKIE- for last years vegan restaurant week
- extend our reach all over Baltimore to provide goodies and treats to you all
- The list can go on!
We are at a junction in our business where we need to make a decision, an exciting decision at that.
We are at capacity with what we can produce currently, and want to go larger!
WE NEED TO GROW!
We have found a location to expand both our businesses, Little Fig Bake Shop and Plantry Goods under one roof.
Our DREAM SPOT is in a neighborhood we absolutely love and have roots to as well.
The wonderful Highlandtown! Hey all you Canton and PP people! Finally we'll be in your hood!
In order to up our production and be able to finally settle in a space of our own to call home, we need to move from our current kitchen and build out our very own production kitchen.
OUR VISION
The store is our goal. It is time, and we're ready to finally go for it!
We want to bring a place that Baltimore has never seen before.
Our plan for our retail portion is to bring our
DOUGHNUTS
FRIED CHIKKIE SAMMYS
and HAWT BISCUITS to y'all
on the daily.
Instead of driving all over town to grab them you can come straight to us!
We also want to provide a GROCERY portion to our storefront, where you can get produce from highlighted Maryland Farmers, because those who grow together eat together.
PLANTRY will be taking a major role in our grocer section! Providing Family Meals to go, Soups, Dips, Spreads, and Prepped Meals to go as well as our line of Faux Meats, Cheeses, and Condiments.
On the production side, we plan on getting into retail this year with a few of our PLANTRY products, so they will be available at a larger scale.
A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GET EVERYTHING!
The world is changing and we have to change with it.
Our store is not just for us, its for our community.
Baltimore has blessed us for four years .
As we continue down this road we want to build our business strong in values, cooperation, and love.
Some of the things we are passionate about moving forward are:
Inclusiveness- All are welcomed in our space. We promote kindness, respect, and understanding. No one should feel that they can't be who they are. We are people. We stand together.
Composting and Recycling within the shop to work with other local businesses to show it can be done!
Teaching : community lead cooking classes and workshops for children, parents, and those who want to venture more into plant based cooking, how to do it affordably at home, cooking on a budget.
Sourcing- Highlighting Maryland Farmers in both our goodies and in our grocery section- maybe even a CSA pick up spot!
WHAT WE NEED
The majority of the funds raised will be going to our kitchen buildout.
After frying out of pots for four years.. I think is time for an upgrade.
-A commercial Doughnut Fryer!
- 1 Stand Up Convection Oven
- Two 70-100# Deep Fryers
-2 Stand Up Refrigerators
- Prep Unit
-Bakers Tables
- 1 30qt Floor Mixer
- Two Hand sinks & 3 Compartment Sink
The rest will be going toward outfitting our retail storefront:
- Countertops and Bakery Counter
- Grab and Go Refrigeration Units
- Bakery Cases
- Electrical Work
Thank you all for taking the time to look through our plan.
We are excited to continue our path and bring delicious vegan food to our wonderful city of Baltimore
Love ya'll!
Melanie Molinaro
owner & baker babe
DONATION INCENTIVES-
Y'all didn't think were we just going to ask for help without sweeten' the deal did ya?
You're more than welcome to donate ANY amount you'd like, but here are some options for you if you weren't sure how or what level of donation you'd want to be a part of.
$1- Our Thanks and a virtual HUG!
Every little bit helps, we appreciate you no matter the donation. Since we can't hug now, we'll have to settle for air fives and virtual hugs!
$5-. GET YOU A DOUGHNUT!
Once we have our doors open, come on in a grab yourself a fluffy pillow of goodness.
$25- Double the Fun!
Once we open, you will receive a voucher for a treat or two on the house!
Because life is always a little better with a sweetness!
$50- DOUGHNUT for a year!
Once our shop is open, coming in an grab a free doughnut per month, for 12 months! (Excludes out chicken doughnuts)
OR Op Into- One of our CRAZY BIG DOUGHS For your special Occasion. A MASSIVE DOUGHNUT!
Equal to 10-12 doughnuts ( Will feed 10-14 people) Must have two weeks notice once we open to order.
$75- WE'RE BRINGING BACK CAKE Y'ALL
Get a 8" signature cake off our list for your special occasion.
Must have two weeks notice for orders. Valid once we open our doors!
Signature Flavors:
Strawberry Funfetti | Chocolate Peanut Butter Mud Pie | Lemon Berry | Cookie Butter Cheesecake
$100- SWAG BAG
You'll receive one of our awesome shirts OR Vegan Vibes Doughnut Tote, a pack of our INFAMOUS chocolate chip cookies and a voucher for a free treat on us, once we open!
$500- WORKSHOP
Once it is safe to have our kitchen open, we will host a baking workshop for you and six your friends curated to what you guys would like to make- DOUGHNUTS, PIZZA, BREAD- you'll choose your own adventure and with your friends by your side it will be a BLAST! There will be plenty of food and even left over treats to take home.
$1000- CREATE A DOUGHNUT FOR A YEAR
you will be able to make your own doughnut and have it featured on our menu for one whole year. What person doesn't want there name on the menu? Walk in and order the
JOE- a meatball and cheese stuffed doughie with sauce and zest spices
or a
TIA- the most unicorn doughnut with GOLD sprinkles FUNFETTI FILLING.. whatever your heart desires. One year you'll be on our menu and have a plaque in our shop!
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
We ask even if you can't donate, please share our story. We have been Baltimore natives all our lives, and we want to bring this wonderful and tasty collective to our town. But we need help from everyone! So spread the word! Share, email, repost, whatever it takes!
I truly appreciate every single one of you, this has honestly been 10 years in the making. A dream to really come true. We're almost there, just need that final push!
Thank you all!
-Mel
Organizer
Melanie Molinaro
Organizer
Baltimore, MD
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