A guest post from Life Skills Bread Baking program manager/senior instructor Paula Gray.

The day dawns quietly, a soft, misty, peaceful morning. But no lounging for me: I’ve got to get up and get ready for school!

First thing on my agenda is… coffee. As a Life Skills Bread Baking Program instructor, the day often starts well before anyone is stirring.

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You already know that here at King Arthur Flour, we love to share the joy of baking. But did you know that each year, we teach thousands of school kids how to bake bread and encourage them to donate some to people in need in their communities?

Last school year, our Life Skills Bread Baking Program® visited 100 schools primarily in the East and Midwest; taught more than 21,000 students; and facilitated the donation of more than 15,500 loaves – and this year we’re going even bigger!

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