Barbara's for a Brighter Future

Barbara's health-friendly approach extends into our communities and the world. In 1993, we introduced "Barbara's for a Brighter Future" which has donated more than a million dollars to local and national organizations that offer solutions to environmental, children's, and hunger issues. We believe in volunteerism and encourage employees to provide community service to non-profit organizations by donating $10 per hour for every hour worked at the organization.

Major Organizations Supported by Barbara's Include:

Go Organic! sponsored by Music Matters and All Things Organic - "For the past few years Barbara's Bakery has been a proud sponsor of Go Organic! for Earth Day and 2009 is no exception. We've increased our sponsorship from "Silver" to "Gold" because we've come to recognize that Go Organic! is a top-notched vehicle for delivering the best organic brands to mainstream grocery consumers. Click here to find a participating retailer near you!"
The National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) (www.RefugeAssociation.org) is the only organization dedicated to ensuring that the nation's 550 refuges reach their full potential to conserve diverse animal and plant species and their habitats. Barbara's is a lead sponsor of the the NWRA and proudly supports them on packages of Barbara's Shredded cereals. You can find a refuge near you by visiting this link and clicking on the Refuge Locator button.
Win a Trip for Four to an Alaskan Wildlife Refuge from Barbara's Shredded Cereals. Visit any one of our country's 550 national wildlife refuges and tell us about your experience. You'll be entered to win this is exclusive trip to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. If you're looking for a refuge from the ordinary, this is it! Click here for more information and to enter.
Announcing the National Wildlife Refuge Association's 2009 Photography Contest - Enter your photograph and you can win one of 4 great prizes, including a year's supply of Barbara's Shredded cereals. - Visit the NWRA website for contest details.
Created in 1973, Audubon's Project Puffin (www.projectpuffin.org) - is a world leader in seabird conservation and, through a world-renowned project, promotes restoration and responsible stewardship of puffin colonies on historic nesting islands in the Gulf of Maine. All Barbara's Puffins® cereals and bar packages feature information on Project Puffin plus we sponsor the live "Puffins Cam" in Summer.
The Teaching Garden - Petaluma Education Foundation. Barbara's created a 10-year, $50,000 grant to fund organic school gardens in Petaluma School District schools. Learn how your school can start an organic learning garden.
PRBO Conservation Science (www.prbo.org) - advances conservation on land and at sea from Alaska to Antarctica. Their scientific research and outreach make them a leader in all western hemisphere bird and habitat conservation initiatives. Located around the corner from Barbara's, PRBO has an amazing team of committed, passionate scientists who make a huge contribution to collaborative partnerships with leading conservation agencies, private land owners, and the public. Barbara's is Official 2006 Team Sponsor of the "Sonoma Gray Jays," a county team in PRBO's Annual Birth-A-Thon fundraiser.
Redwood Empire Food Bank (www.refb.org) - Barbara's has a long-standing partnership with the Redwood Empire Food Bank and contributes regularly to their drives and fund raisers.