About Us
Bread & Justice began in Madison, WI in the summer of 2020. Mo Cheeks began baking naturally-leavened (sourdough) bread in early 2020. The routine for the first half of the year was to bake on weekends for fun and then give bread away to friends in the Madison area. It was a simple hobby and a way to stay connected to friends during Wisconsin Stay at Home orders.After the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, Mo’s bread production increased rapidly as it became a form of self-care, a time for quiet prayer, and a practice of manifesting joy during a dark summer. Realizing his bread making could transition from self-care to activism, Bread & Justice was born when Mo joined a group of bakers across the country in a national bake sale called #BakersAgainstRacism.Made with local flour, today Bread & Justice’s sourdough loaves are available for sales that are announced to our email newsletter. Every month we select a different social justice nonprofits to donate 100% of our profits too. To date our community has donated over $20,000 to various organizations.
How to Buy Bread
Thank you for your interest in Bread & Justice! How fun that you've made it to this little website for a community bakery!Our bakery is run differently than a typical storefront bakery. Instead of setting hours of operation, we maintain an email newsletter announcing when bread sales will occur.All bread is sold pop-up style, and sales are announced a few days ahead of time by email.Since sales are spontaneous, the single best way to get a loaf of bread is to be on the email list, and look out for announcements of bread sales. Click here to sign up for the email newsletter.
Other Frequently Asked Questions
What do you bake?
I specialize in traditional sourdough bread. The style I make is often called an artisan loaf or a rustic loaf and comprises three simple ingredients: flour, water, and salt. All of my bread is made by hand, naturally fermented, and takes over 24 hours to produce. I've made this a few thousand times now, and still having a blast doing it!==How do I place an order?==
Each time we announce a bake, orders can be placed here.==When will you have the next bread sale?==
We are selling bread approximately once a month in 2023. Newsletter subscribers get notified when a sale will be happening.==Are you currently accepting new customers?==
Yup! Please sign up for the email list and keep an eye out for our next bread sale.==You're always sold out. How can I get some bread?==
It is an honor that our customers love our bread so much that it sells out quickly. I'm only one person, so there is a limit to how much bread I can produce. Hopefully, I'll be able to increase capacity someday. Thanks for your patience and interest in supporting us.==Do you offer delivery?==
We don't do delivery. All orders can be picked up from our home on the near west side of Madison.==Do you offer any gluten-free baked goods?==
Not at the moment. But we're located just blocks away from Madison Chocolate Company, which is a 100% gluten-free cafe with remarkably delicious GF pastries.==Do you sell your sourdough starter?==
We're happy to share some at no cost. Please let us know in advance to coordinate pickup time. I sometimes have extra containers, but it's easiest if you can bring a small container.==Do you offer a sourdough class?==
Not yet 😉==What is the deal with donating profits?==
Bread & Justice is a philanthropic enterprise where we donate 100% of our profits towards nonprofits working to combat racism or otherwise fight for a more just society. In a previous newsletter, I wrote at length about what that means for us. You can click here if you'd like to read more about that.
Contact Us
The two best ways to keep in touch are:
1. follow me on Instagram @BakingMo
2. subscribe to the Bread & Justice newsletter
(This is where I share personal reflections on matters of justice, as well as recipes and observations about naturally-leavened baking, and of course pre-order announcements and updates on our monthly donations).However, if you'd like to send me quick note about something... feel free to do that below.
Thank You
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Pickup Instructions
Thank you for ordering bread from my little cottage bakery. Bread & Justice operates out of our home, and it is important to us that you are able to pick up your bread safely.Check your emailed receipt for date & time of pickup.
Pickup location: 3545 Nakoma Rd Madison, WI
— blue house with a purple light —All pickups are outdoors.To simplify pickups, breads are individually packaged with customer's names on them.Customers can park in our driveway, which is accessible ONLY from eastbound Nakoma Rd (not Monroe or Odana). You may have to pass our house and turn around to access the driveway.Another option for parking is just 3 doors down in the "Spring Trail lot". This little parking lot is run by the UW Arboretum. It is at the intersection of Nakoma Rd & Spring Trail, and is approximately a one minute walk from our front door.Hopefully the pictures below help you identify our house and both options for parking.
