I started the Healthy Start Foundation with the same goal I had when I started Baker's: To make a difference in peoples' lives with the healthy food I make. Because I don’t have children of my own, it seemed only natural to put my "mom" energy into the kids in our community and beyond.

Every year, we donate thousands of Breakfast Cookies to organizations and events all over the country which promote activity and healthy eating for kids. In addition, Baker's provides Breakfast Cookies and fruit to kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County. Every Saturday during the winter months, we feed a healthy breakfast of Granola and Breakfast Cookies to all kids up at the Mt. Baker Ski Area. Our goal is to show kids the way to a healthier future by eating right and eating smart.

This is a dream come true for me. I have been passionate about teaching kids the importance of healthy eating my entire life.

Founder & Owner

Early Bird Program

Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods has partnered with Whatcom County Boys and Girls Clubs by providing breakfast to every child enrolled in the Early Bird Program. The Early Bird Program was specifically designed to meet the needs of single-parent family and low-income children who need a place to go before school. Many of the children were arriving to the program without having eaten breakfast, so Erin Baker has stepped in with a solution.

Erin Baker is not only donating breakfast every morning for every child in the program, but is personally going to each of the clubs in Whatcom County to help children understand the importance of eating breakfast. "Teaching children how to make smart nutritional choices will affect their lives now, and in the future," says Erin Baker. The United States is facing a national crisis with low fitness and high obesity rates in our young people. In fact, an estimated 17% of children in the United States are now considered obese. Boys and Girls Clubs are providing solutions to this national epidemic through engaging and fun nutritional tips, energizing sports and recreational activities.

"The Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County are especially grateful to Erin Baker who has provided delicious and nutritious Baker's Breakfast Cookies to our Clubs. These exceptional products will give the kids in our Early Bird programs a healthy start to the day, and will also be a part of our Clubs' daily snack program. Thanks to Erin for CARING about our kids and their health and nutrition!" - Boys and Girls Club website.

Fuel The Ride

Erin Baker's Healthy Start Foundation has partnered with the Mt. Baker Ski Area to provide free breakfast to kids of all ages through Mt. Baker Ski Area's Winter Ride Program. Every Saturday Erin Baker's sets up a tent and is up on the mountain greeting kids and offering them a free Breakfast Cookie or cup of Homestyle Granola and milk.

100% of the proceeds of all Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods sold at Mt Baker benefit the children of the Winter Ride program, providing scholarships and gear to kids who otherwise couldn't afford it.

Many children don't get the nutrients they need and breakfast is the most important meal of the day!