Thank you to all the bakers who made our 2024 Bake Sale such a success!

Guidelines for Donating Baked Goods

Thank you for offering to bake for the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library’s Book and Bake Sale! We rely on the dedication of volunteers. Funds raised support programs and resources at the Library.

• All baked items should be delivered (if possible) between 8 & 9 a.m. on Sat., April 20.
• Food is not permitted in the gymnasium, where the Book Sale will be held. We are
  unable to repackage baked goods. Therefore, we need each baker to package goods so
  that they are ready-to-sell.

PLEASE INCLUDE A LABEL DESCRIBING THE ITEM AND MAKE NOTE OF ANY ALLERGENS (for example, “contains nuts.” The most common food allergens are milk, citrus, eggs, soy, peanuts, wheat, tree nuts, melon, strawberries, shellfish, and fish.). Bake sale items should be shelf stable. Foods that require hot or cold holding are not allowed at a bake sale.

Cookies Pack three cookies in a sandwich bag.
Bars and brownies Pack two bars or brownies in a sandwich bag.
Cakes and fruit-based pies Wrap in plastic wrap.
Cupcakes and muffins Pack one item each in a bag or cupcake box.
Quick breads and yeast breads If to be sold by the slice, put three slices into a seal bag. If to be sold whole, wrap item in plastic wrap
Any other items Please use the above guidelines to judge how to wrap.

Because we cannot keep items cold or hot, we cannot accept:

• Cheesecake
• Pastries
•  Cream, meringue, custard, or pumpkin pies
• Cream-filled cakes, cupcakes, muffins, or doughnuts
• Frosting and fillings made with cream cheese

If you feel that you can’t bake with these requirements, we will totally understand! Please let us know what you intend to bring so we can make sure we have the right space and trays available. Contact us at NPLFriends@hotmail.com.