Bread Alone x Catskill Center: Gingerbread Mountains for Good

Our original Boiceville bakery sits at the top of a small hill on NY-28 that provides a clear view of the Catskill peaks further to the west. The Catskills have always been a part of our story and history, part of what attracted Bread Alone to the area, and kept us going for 40+ years. 

The Catskill State Park spans 700,000 acres—over 100 peaks, 25,000 acres of forest, and 300 miles of hiking. It’s home to one of the nation’s most important watersheds, supplying over 90% of NYC’s water.

This winter, we’re supporting the work of the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development with our Gingerbread Mountain cookies. The Catskill Center is dedicated to protecting and fostering the environmental, cultural, and economic well-being of our region. For over 55 years, The Catskill Center has worked hard to safeguard tens of thousands of acres, welcome and assist over 100,000 visitors annually, and secure critical funding for the Catskill Park. This year alone, their advocacy helped secure $10 million for ongoing conservation work and community improvements across the Catskills and Adirondacks.

We will donate $2 to The Catskill Center for every bag of gingerbread sold this season. Better yet, every dollar raised will be matched up to $1,000 (thanks to a private donor!). These cookies are hand-decorated, with no two alike—just like the peaks they’re inspired by.

“The Catskill Center is one of the hard-working organizations that allow us all to enjoy the Catskills, and that makes our region the incredible place that it is. Here’s to their work and the collective effort to make the Catskills accessible and beautiful for all,” says Nels Leader, CEO of Bread Alone. 

"We’re thrilled to partner with Bread Alone this season to help protect the Catskills, a region we all hold so close to our hearts, " says Jeff Senterman, Catskill Center Executive Director. “Their commitment to sustainability and community aligns beautifully with our mission to preserve our incredible landscape, celebrate our unique culture, and enrich our towns and villages today and for future generations.”

Visit one of our cafes to pick up a bag of Gingerbread Mountain Cookies—a sweet treat and perfect gift that gives back to the peaks we call home.