GIVING BACK
Because food is how we show love, Baked by Esme supports local organizations that nourish, empower, and care for our community—one cookie at a time.
Baked by Esme was born from a desire to turn something joyful—baking—into a way to serve others. Giving back isn’t an afterthought for us. It’s part of who we are.
Each year, we partner with three community-centered charities and invite you—our customers—to help decide where a portion of our cookie proceeds will go.
When you purchase cookies from Baked by Esme, you’re not just enjoying a sweet treat—you’re helping make a real difference in our community.
OUR COMMUNITY GIVING PARTNERS.
Second Servings of Houston
Health, Nutrition & Food Security
Second Servings of Houston rescues surplus food and redistributes it to shelters, clinics, and community partners, ensuring nutritious meals reach those who need them most.
Why this matters to us:
Access to healthy food is foundational to health, dignity, and stability.
How your cookies help:
Every cookie helps reduce food waste and improve access to nutritious meals for neighbors across Houston.
Mercy Chefs
Disaster Relief & Community Recovery
Mercy Chefs provides restaurant-quality meals to families, first responders, and volunteers during times of disaster and crisis. When catastrophic flooding struck Kerrville, Texas, they stepped in immediately—mobilizing quickly to serve hot meals at a time when families and first responders needed support most.
What sets Mercy Chefs apart is their commitment to staying engaged even after the immediate crisis has passed. They continue to support Kerrville as the community rebuilds, ensuring families still have access to nourishing meals and care.
Why this matters to us:
When communities are hurting, a warm meal can restore comfort, dignity, and hope.
How your cookies help:
Each cookie sold helps support ongoing meal service and food support for the Kerrville community.
Belong Kitchen
Education, Job Training & Women’s Empowerment
Belong Kitchen is a Houston-based nonprofit that provides dignified, meaningful, paid employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a nurturing environment.
Why this matters to us:
We believe in creating opportunity, empowering people, and building dignity, purpose and community through food.
How your cookies help:
Your purchase helps create opportunity and belonging in our Houston community.
COMMUNITY VOTES IN REAL TIME
Vote for your favorite charity. The organization with the most votes at year’s end will receive a portion of Baked by Esme’s proceeds.
COOKIES FOR A CAUSE
Cookies for a Cause is Baked by Esme’s commitment to giving back to the community that has supported us from the very beginning.
Every cookie purchased helps fuel positive change—supporting disaster recovery, empowering women through education, and improving access to nutritious food right here in our community.