Restaurant celebrates earning a Michelin star by creating an extravagant selection of cookies.
On December 6, Amanda Shulman, the chef and founder of the prestigious Rittenhouse restaurant Her Place Supper Club, will embark on a significant charitable endeavor by packaging hundreds of cookies. This year marks the fourth edition of “Cookies 4 Coats,” an annual holiday fundraiser designed to benefit the Sunday Love Project, a nonprofit organization located in Kensington that operates a free community grocery store in the Riverwards neighborhood.
This initiative, which has gained considerable popularity, will showcase an impressive assortment of over three dozen cookie varieties, including classics such as snickerdoodles and chocolate chips, as well as meringues and macaroons. Contributing bakers and pastry chefs from across the region will come together to donate their expertise and crafts, assembling these cookie boxes in astonishing quantities. Each box, containing 100 cookies, has become known for its diversity and quality, often filling the front seat of a car.
Last year’s cookie box featured 41 cookies, each with distinct recipes crafted by renowned bakers from some of Philadelphia’s esteemed establishments, such as Provenance, Friday Saturday Sunday, and Vetri. The customization of these cookie boxes has been met with enthusiastic demand; in previous years, reservations sold out quickly, reflecting the community’s eagerness to participate in this charitable act.
Proceeds from the cookie boxes are earmarked for the Sunday Love Project, which utilizes these funds to support local children, providing necessities like coats and programming that includes music and art classes. Shulman’s collaboration with the nonprofit has led to notable success; last year’s sale generated ,000, funding the purchase of hundreds of coats and various community activities.
Over the years, Shulman has expanded her network of contributing bakers, estimating that 32 individuals participated in the initiative’s inaugural year. The current fundraiser features new enhancements including individually wrapped cookies, allowing buyers to easily identify each flavor. The price of a cookie box has increased from 0 to 5 this year, reflecting the improvements in packaging and presentation.
Shulman’s commitment to giving back has been instrumental in raising significant funds for local families in need. This season promises yet another successful effort as the demand for cookie boxes continues to rise. As the holiday season approaches, the Cookies 4 Coats initiative not only provides delectable treats but also exemplifies community spirit and generosity, showcasing how collaborative efforts can lead to a profound impact on those in need.
As Shulman prepares for this year’s event, her gratitude towards the participating bakers and supporters is palpable. This project represents not just a seasonal celebration of cookies but a heartfelt movement to uplift the community during the holiday season.
