We're a student initiative giving hope one spoonful at a time — raising funds through simple acts like bake sales, and turning them into real support for teens who need it most.
a little support, filled in slowly
Purple is the color of eating disorder awareness. We chose it to make sure that struggle — often visible, often unspoken — has a place in this conversation too. Every kit, every dollar raised, carries that color forward.
"Eating disorders grow in the dark. We exist to make sure nobody has to go through recovery in isolation."
At The Spoon Initiative, we connect the dots between struggling alone and finding a community that gets it. Alongside those in recovery, families, and healthcare providers, we build resources and safe spaces grounded in real-life experiences. We envision a future where every teen feels seen, supported, and empowered throughout their journey toward healing and recovery.
It really is this small. That's the point — a group of students can run the whole thing between last period and dinner.
We bake everything fresh in our kitchens — red velvet cookies, double fudge brownies, you name it.
fresh baked from our team!Catch us walking through the park with baked goods! Everything is priced so anyone can grab a bite and support teens in need.
$2 – $4 eachAll proceeds go to hospitals, especially departments with teens facing mental health challenges and eating disorders.
100% — every last crumbWe're just getting started — but every bake sale adds up to something real.
It started simple: we sold cookies to raise money for teens we'd never meet. That sale brought in $520, which we used to put together and donate care kits to Brooklyn Hospital — small bundles of comfort for teens going through a hard time.
If you or someone you care about is struggling, you don't need to have it all figured out before reaching out. Trained specialists can help you think through next steps, whatever stage you're at.
If this is a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
As of currently, we aren't looking for volunteers. However, in the future we will need some for events such as bake sales and fundraisers! You can apply using the link below and we will reach out if we need a helping hand.
Apply to volunteerHave advice or a secret ingredient that could help us strengthen our impact? Share your recipe for success to help our organization better support individuals struggling with eating disorders on their recovery journey and beyond.
Feed us ideasWe work with our school, hospitals, and other teens to bring awareness and resources directly to their communities.
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