Cake4Kids, the national nonprofit that mobilizes volunteer bakers to deliver custom cakes and desserts to underserved children, will celebrate a landmark milestone on May 2, 2026: 100,000 children served nationwide. The Greater Boston chapter, marking its own fifth anniversary, will host a free, open-to-the-public Cupcake Picnic to honor the achievement and rally community support for continued expansion. The event is part of Cake4Kids' nationwide 100,000 Moments campaign, with details at cake4kids.org/100000-moments/boston.
Since its founding in 2010, Cake4Kids has grown from a single chapter into a volunteer-driven network spanning 19 states, powered by thousands of bakers who donate their time and skills to ensure children in foster care, homeless shelters, and other underserved settings receive a custom birthday cake or special dessert — often for the first time. Reaching 100,000 children represents not just a numerical milestone but a measure of the emotional impact volunteers have delivered one cake at a time.
The Greater Boston chapter, established five years ago, has become one of the organization's most active regional communities. On May 2, 2026, it will host the Cupcake Picnic, a free public celebration designed to deepen community ties, recognize volunteer contributions, and introduce new supporters to the mission. The event will take place at the Watertown library and serves as both a commemoration and a call to action: Cake4Kids of Boston is actively seeking new partnerships with local agencies to expand their reach and to serve more children in the Greater Boston Area.
To support the event and fund chapter operations, Cake4Kids is offering pre-order cupcake variety packs — six cupcakes for $12 — available now at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cupcake-picnic. Proceeds from cupcake sales support the chapter's ongoing programs. Community members unable to attend in person can contribute by spreading the word and placing a pre-order.
For families, social workers, and shelter coordinators who partner with Cake4Kids, this milestone signals a growing network that is becoming more capable of fulfilling cake requests reliably and quickly. For prospective volunteers and donors in the Boston area, the May 2 Cupcake Picnic is a low-barrier, welcoming entry point to get involved — whether by attending for free, pre-ordering a cupcake variety pack at $12, or signing up to bake for a child in need. The event is free and open to the public, making it accessible to anyone who wants to learn about the mission and connect with the local chapter community.
Cake4Kids (legal name: Cake4Kids, Inc.) is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Founded in 2010, Cake4Kids coordinates thousands of volunteer bakers across 19 states to deliver custom cakes and desserts to underserved children — including those in foster care, homeless shelters, group homes, and domestic violence shelters — at no cost to recipients or partner agencies. The organization has now served 100,000 children nationwide through its volunteer-powered chapter network. Learn more at cake4kids.org.
SOURCE: Cake4Kids Boston Chapter
