PeaceofCakes.org: Youth-Led Nonprofit Spreading Peace and Support Through Sweet Acts of Kindness

A group of compassionate young leaders is turning homemade cakes into meaningful impact with the mission of bringing “peace and support to children around the world”. PeaceofCakes.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run entirely by Scarsdale kids and teenagers who bake and sell nut and dairy free cakes to support organizations that help children in need.

“We believe every child deserves to feel safe, have shelter, and be healthy — both mentally and physically,” said Tomi Stainfeld, 10th grader, founder and director of PeaceofCakes.org. “By sharing cake and kindness, we hope to make hard days a little sweeter and help children feel they are not alone.”

PeaceofCakes.org’s philosophy is simple:“bringing peace to others should be a piece of cake”. The young nonprofit’s team manages the baking efforts, community outreach, fundraising, and distribution, and directs 100% of funds raised to child-focused charities in Westchester County, the New York City area, as well as globally. In five years, they have baked over 1,300 cakes and donated over $30,000 looking to bring greater joy and comfort to kids and teens in hospitals, shelters, and rehabilitation centers.

Youth Leadership Making a Real Impact

PeaceofCakes.org’s most recent campaigns supported the following charitable efforts:

● Thanksgiving 2024 Drive: raised $3,500 for Make-A-Wish Foundation Hudson Valley and delivered over 40 cakes to the Carver Center food pantry in Port Chester, New York.

● Valentine’s Day 2025 Drive: raised $2,550 for The Mark Shaparin Foundation and provided cakes to Open Arms shelter in White Plains.

● Halloween 2025 Drive: raised $1,750 to benefit Blythedale Children’s Hospital and donated 30 cakes to the hospital’s nursing staff.

● Thanksgiving 2025 Drive: raised $1,800 for The Child Mind Institute in New York City and donated 30 cakes to the White Plains Hospital ER’s nurses.

Valentine’s Day cake drive 2026 going on right now will benefit the Children’s Hope Chest - a wonderful organization that provides help and hope to children in our community suffering from poverty, abuse and neglect.

Every dollar raised and donated is fully directed toward organizations that serve children’s health, safety, and wellbeing.

How the Community Can Join the Mission

● Purchase cakes: 100% of funds are directed to child-focused charities.
● Make a donation: gifts are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
● Share PeaceofCakes’ work: help highlight the impact of youth leadership and community kindness.

About PeaceofCakes.org
PeaceofCakes.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by Scarsdale kids and teens with the mission of bringing peace, joy, and comfort to children in need around the world through baking, fundraising, and community collaboration because “helping bring peace to others should be a piece of cake”.