07/09/2026
So much more than a bakery…
If you've been around here for a while, you've probably heard us say that Gracefully Gourmet is more than just a bakery—it's where life-changing treats are created.
But what does that actually mean?
It means that every Monday, the residents of Place of Grace come to Gracefully Gourmet to pop, bag, label, and stock our Popcorn with Purpose wall, along with preparing any popcorn orders we have for the week.
But it also means so much more.
It means learning to work as a team, sometimes alongside personalities they wouldn't naturally choose. It means practicing patience when popcorn spills across the table and the process doesn't go quite as planned. It means building confidence, developing a work ethic, and adding valuable skills to a résumé that may not have been updated in years.
We always miss our residents when they secure employment beyond Gracefully Gourmet. At the same time, those goodbyes are exactly what we're working toward. And they know our doors are always open—whether they need a few extra hours as they prepare to move into a place of their own or simply a safe place to land when life becomes difficult again.
More than anything, Gracefully Gourmet is a place where our residents experience something many haven't felt in a long time: a community that knows them, believes in them, and is cheering them on. Through every conversation at the register, every encouraging smile, and every purchase made, they're reminded that Huntington is a community willing to invest in their future.
So yes, we make cookies, bread, popcorn, and other homemade treats.
But the sweetest thing we create is hope.
Wed.-Fri. 7am-5pm | Sat. 9am-1pm
