A bakery in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, Bakery By Textbook, offers a "pay what you can" model for its bread in an effort to make fresh, high-quality food accessible to the community. Founded by Tony Yarema, the initiative encourages customers to pay as little or as much as they can afford for loaves like sourdough and focaccia. Approximately 70% of patrons pay full price, and the bakery offsets losses with sales of coffee, sandwiches, and pastries. Despite initial skepticism, the bakery has gained support from the community, providing affordable food in an area lacking access to fresh groceries. Yarema, who draws inspiration from his multicultural upbringing and culinary travels, aims to address systemic food waste and promote community-driven change. Yarema now plans to expand with a wine bar and pizza offerings, reflecting the bakery’s growing success and commitment to inclusivity.
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