Daddy Cakes to the Rescue (Mission)! Newport Beach-based business raises 231 meals and 375 pounds of canned goods for the OC Rescue Mission

In response to the shortage of key staples needed by the Orange County Rescue Mission for its food boxes, Newport Beach-based Daddy Cakes® set an example for other area businesses to follow by hosting a pancake breakfast that collected 375 pounds of canned goods and raised enough funds to feed 231 hungry children, women and men. The public was invited to donate either $5 per person or bring five cans of food/non-perishable items to the breakfast held at the OC Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope and, in addition to Daddy Cakes pancakes, enjoyed coffee provided by Peet’s Coffee & Tea at The District in Tustin.

In addition, Daddy Cakes served breakfast to the approximately 200 residents at the Village of Hope and donated 150 one-pound pouches of pancake and waffle mix, which is the equivalent of more than 3,100 pancakes. These will be used in food boxes delivered to homeless and families affected by the recession throughout Orange County.

“These days, $1.48 won’t buy much – not even a cup of coffee at many establishments, but at the Orange County Rescue Mission, this small amount can provide a complete meal for a hungry child, woman, or man. Our two-hour pancake breakfast raised enough funds to feed 231 individuals, as well as 375 pounds of donated goods,” commented Dan Byers, founder of Daddy Cakes. “As the effects of the recession deepen, the number of families who rely on the assistance of shelters in our area has been skyrocketing. In response to calls for help, Daddy Cakes coordinated a pancake breakfast with government officials and donated to the food boxes at a shelter in Costa Mesa, and now, will host this similar event and donate 125 food boxes for families served by the Orange County Rescue Mission.”

The Orange County Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization that provides food assistance and shelter in addition to counseling, education, job training, mental wellness, life skill training, and medical services to provide a solid foundation for the transition to a self-sufficient life. Donations are accepted at its Village of Hope warehouse Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make a donation, organize a food drive with your business, social group, neighborhood or church, or to inquire about volunteer opportunities, please contact the Village of Hope at (714) 247-4300 or log on to www.rescuemission.org.

Daddy Cakes, which produces a line of nine flavors of pancake mixes, has grown exponentially over the past year, recently expanding their distribution in Orange County to Whole Foods Markets and Sprouts. Daddy Cakes serves as a wholesome alternative to the many pancake mixes available on the market by utilizing real fruit, whole grains and organic flour to create a variety of heart-smart flavors. More information on Daddy Cakes products and availability can be found online at www.DaddyCakesBakery.com.