The Class of 1968 V Form Fellowship Grant allows Vth formers to create and complete independent projects. It aims to “reward independent thinking, ingenuity, and planning and to encourage the students to explore non-traditional fields of inquiry or use non-traditional methods of investigation.”
We were fortunate enough to receive this grant to complete our project titled “Sourdough for Cerebral Palsy.” Using the funds, we baked and sold many loaves of sourdough bread, along with other baked goods, donating all proceeds to the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton, MA. The Respite Center is a non-profit organization that provides care and support for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Over the span of eight months, we hosted several bake sales at St. Matthew’s Church in Southborough and St. Mary’s Church in Holliston, raising over $600 to date, and we hope to raise more in the coming months.
Throughout this project, we have tested numerous recipes and not only mastered our sourdough recipe, but we also learned a handful of valuable lessons along the way.
Did you know that it takes a full 24 hours to bake a single loaf of sourdough? Repeating this time-consuming and tedious process taught patience, as each step in the process is essential in creating the perfect loaf.
Holding bake sales and connecting with our customers showed us just how universal bread is and how it brings people together. Bread has existed since hunter-gatherers 30,000 years ago, and it continues to flourish across cultures and communities today. Through our project, we used bread to build community and give back to an organization that means so much to us.
If you would like to learn more about creating a sourdough starter from scratch, baking sourdough bread, or our grant, or would like to buy a loaf from us, please reach out to us using our email addresses provided below!