ABOUT US

Bread for Life is a non-profit organization that brings together leaders in the local hospitality industry as instructors, a talented and experienced baker to oversee production, an experienced educator to direct the educational program, a dedicated crew of volunteers, and students who have the desire to embark on a career path that will lift them and their families out of poverty. This recipe for success combines a classroom curriculum plus hands-on paid work training to prepare graduates for a viable, sustainable career.
 

Mission Statement
Bread for Life provides hands-on training, instruction by industry professionals, and community support for men and women with the will to improve their lives and the desire to begin successful careers in the hospitality industry.

Vision Statement
The joy of serving others fosters a rich and fulfilling life. BFL, Inc. seeks to develop a model that cultivates the joy of service and transforms lives through mentoring, training, and support from industry.

Core Values

• Philotimo
        Love of Honor
        Obligation
        Self-Respect
        Teamwork

• Hospitality

• Servant-Style Leadership

·         Our Curriculum
The Bread for Life curriculum is a composite of hands-on training in our industrial kitchen and practical classroom instruction by local industry partners.

Staff

Anthony Mallon, PhD, MSW Executive Director

Brian Henderson Baking Instructor

Board of Directors

President: Paul Cramer Executive Director The Classic Center Vice President: Dr. Nina Lamson Associate Professor of Psychology University of North Georgia Secretary: Father Anthony Salzman Pastor St. Philothea Orthodox Church Treasurer: Charles Watson Owner Smart Business Services

Garfield Anderson Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems University of North Georgia Gary Hamilton Director of Research and Development (ret.) Benson's Bakery, Inc. Chuck Clark Director of Research and Development (ret.) Benson's Bakery, Inc. Junie Hewell Ombudsman Athens Council on Aging (ret.) Dr. Penny Mills Executive Director (ret.) Bread for Life, Inc. Anita Turlington Associate Professor of English University of North Georgia Tim Piccolo Owner Piccolo's Italian Steakhouse

Advisory Board

Jenni Austin Bob Googe Angi Harben

Ken Lamson Shane Todd