137 out of 1.000.000 loaves donated
Building a Brighter Future Together
Join us in our mission to create lasting social change with Black Flour in our community and beyond.
About Black Flour
Our Mission
There is a lack of access to healthy, fresh goods for people facing food insecurity in Napa County and the country. Low-income communities often have limited options when it comes to nutrition and are forced to rely on donated or government-provided food options that are highly processed, lack nutrients, and are sometimes leftover goods that would otherwise go to waste. This contributes to poor health outcomes and reduced quality of life for vulnerable groups.
Black Flour aims to address this problem by providing homemade artisanal bread and baked goods to local food banks, and shelters, and directly to community members facing food insecurity. By sourcing high-quality, nutritious ingredients and providing educational programs on baking and nutrition, Black Flour can help meet the need for better food options and empower people with skills to improve their health and well-being.
Our Programs
Black Flour is a Non-Profit that provides nutritious, artisanal bread to those in need in the community. We have developed a sustainable business model with three main phases:
1. Bread Production: We bake high-quality bread using quality ingredients. Our bread will be distributed to local shelters, soup kitchens, and food banks in the area to help alleviate hunger and improve access to healthy food options for those facing food insecurity.
2. Baking Education: Black Flour will offer baking and food skills courses at an affordable cost for people in the community. Students will learn artisanal bread baking and food prep. Revenue from these courses will help fund our food donations and business operations.
3. Community Involvement: We aim to bring the community together to help those in need. Black Flour will create volunteer opportunities for locals to help bake and distribute bread, assist with courses, and more. We believe that by uniting passionate members of the community, we can make a bigger impact on reducing hunger and empowering others.
Our Impact
Since our launch in December, we have been able to donate almost 100 loves of freshly baked bread! Our goal is to donate 1,000,000 loaves.
Meet The Board
Executive Chair
Director of Public Relations
Director of Nutrition
Chef Brandon Young
A sustainability-focused chef and activist, Brandon is a veteran and former President of The Black Culinarian Society at The Culinary Institute of America. Brandon has a vast knowledge of historical black foodways, and he's passionate about promoting their importance and serving his community through food.
Director of Nutrition
Director of Public Relations
Director of Nutrition
Chef Sky Hanka. MS, NBC-HWC
A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Sky is not only an amazing chef but also a certified Health and Wellness coach by the National Board of Health. She focuses on the health and healing properties of food, adding a wholesome perspective to the team that ensures nutritional quality.
Director of Public Relations
Director of Public Relations
Director of Public Relations
Chef Antonio Fernandez
A veteran and graduate of the CIA with a passion for service and culinary arts, Antonio served as the President of the Student Government at The Culinary Institute of America. Known for his diplomatic skills and culinary expertise, Antonio is committed to giving back to the community through the power of food.
Director of Events
Director of Events
Director of Public Relations
Jojo Buck
With his expertise in communications and a vibrant career as a radio personality, JoJo is in tune with the pulse of the culture. As a creative, media creator, he brings a unique perspective to the board.
Executive Chair
Director of Events
Executive Chair
Michael Yu
As an activist and former Vice President of the Black Culinarian Society at the Culinary Institute of America, Michael is deeply committed to his community. A skilled artisan in the craft of baking bread, he along with the board is on a mission to bring quality food to those with little to no access to it.