THANKSGIVING PIE & BAKE SALE + BERKSHIRES AIRBNB WEEKEND GETAWAY RAFFLE

I'm Deb Bernardini, owner of Forno 413, a licensed micro-bakery that I operate from my home kitchen in Northampton. For the sixth year in a row, I'm participating in Monte's March, the annual walk against hunger through the Pioneer Valley led by WRSI's Monte Belmonte and benefitting The Food Bank of Western MA.

This year, in addition to marching with Monte, I’m hosting a pie and bake sale AND a raffle to win a weekend getaway at a luxury Berkshires Airbnb! 

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Minimum Donation: $50 per pie; $30 per cookie box. Each pie is 9"and serves six to eight. Pies will be delivered fully cooked and frozen with simple directions to thaw and reheat. DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15

DEEP-DISH or DUTCH APPLE PIE - Piles of cooked, spiced, and sweetened local apples baked in a flaky, all-butter pie crust. Choose double crust or streusel (crumb) topping.

SWEET POTATO PIE - Like pumpkin, only better. A southern classic for your Yankee table. Comes with frozen bourbon- meringues for topping. 

BROWNIE PIE - Literally a rich chocolate brownie baked in an all-butter pie crust. A must for chocolate lovers! Comes unadorned or topped with walnut-streusel topping.

VEGAN BAKIES COOKIE BOX - One-dozen boxed vegan cookies by Maggie Bruce, aka Vegan Bakies. Each box includes 3 of each: Ginger Molasses, Spicy Hot Chocolate, Peanut Butter Miso, + Chocolate Chip Tahini

BERKSHIRES WEEKEND GETAWAY RAFFLE

$10 per ticket  

Win a weekend stay for up to 8 guests at this five-star Berkshires Airbnb near Great Barrington.Package includes deluxe accommodations for two nights in a gorgeous, modern 4-BR home.You’ll also get a Forno 413 Pizza and Cookies party delivered to your door during your stay.(Dates are subject to availability and to be scheduled directly your host, which, conveniently, is also me!) To view the house, search "Airbnb Berkshires Birdhouse." If "Room 2 Roam" shows up in the property headline, you've got the place!

QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED! email [email protected] to PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY.

BAKED GOODS ORDER DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15!!!

For more info on Monte's March, click here!

On November 22nd & 23rd, WRSI – The River’s Monte Belmonte will be leading his annual march against hunger through the Pioneer Valley  during his Monte’s March event. For two days, Monte, Congressman Jim McGovern, and their supporters will push a shopping cart 43 miles from Springfield to Greenfield to raise awareness and funds for food insecurity in our region. Supporters are encouraged to donate money to benefit The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Our target this year is $500,000 and with your help, we know we can surpass this goal! You can march with Monte and Congressman McGovern by raising money for the event as an individual or as part of a team:

Individuals:

• A suggested fundraising minimum of $1,000 of more is encouraged to join Monte for either Monday or Tuesday of the walk (or a smaller portion) but we want EVERYONE to march - no matter how much is raised. It's that important.
• Marchers must be 18+ or accompanied by an adult.
• All Marchers are responsible for arranging their own transportation and pick-ups.

Create a Team:

• A suggested fundraising minimum of $1,000 or more per team is encouraged to join Monte for either Monday or Tuesday of the walk (or a smaller portion) but we want EVERYONE to march - no matter how much is raised. It's that important.
  Teams are defined as two or more people fundraising together.
• Marchers must be 18+ or accompanied by an adult.
• All Marchers are responsible for arranging their own transportation and pick-ups.

Can't march? Become a virtual marcher and raise funds online to support the march or create a mini-march in your neighborhood or at your school! There is no suggested fundraising minimum to be a virtual marcher but we know you'll do great!

Are you a teacher or administrator looking to get your school involved in Monte's March? Please contact Event Coordinator, Cheyenne Burnham at [email protected]. 

Since 1982, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been feeding our neighbors in need and leading the community to end hunger. We distribute food to our member agencies in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties. These independent pantries, meal sites and shelters are on the front lines of emergency food assistance in our region, playing a crucial role helping individuals, families, seniors and children. Every $1 donated to The Food Bank can provide 4 healthy and nutritious meals for a family who needs them most. 

• Forno 413 donated $300.00 November 21, 2021
• Pamela and Joel donated $300.00 October 31, 2021 ... "Thanks for the amazing pies for an amazing cause!"
• Tony M. donated $200.00 November 23, 2021
• Lizette Richards donated $200.00 November 5, 2021
• Mary Anne and Bob Fishman donated $150.00 November 22, 2021 ... "Deb, You. Are. The. Best!!!"
• Lisa Clauson donated $150.00 November 8, 2021
• Emily Lichter donated $150.00 October 29, 2021 ... "Go Deb! And YUM, can't wait xoxo"
• Christi & Gene donated $100.00 November 8, 2021
• anonymous donated $100.00 November 8, 2021
• anonymous donated $100.00 November 8, 2021
• Eric and Sara donated $100.00 November 5, 2021
• Amy and Donovan donated $100.00 November 2, 2021 ... "Go, Deb!!! "
• The Markosians donated $100.00 October 31, 2021 ... "Thank you so much for doing this work, Deb. We really appreciate it!"
• Mom donated $100.00 October 28, 2021 ... "You are awesome!"
• Maureen Kuper donated $100.00 October 28, 2021 ... "Thanks Deb...great cause!"
• NEHRING FORTGANG donated $100.00 October 27, 2021
• Welch Family donated $100.00 October 27, 2021
• Stacy Graves donated $60.00 November 17, 2021
• anonymous donated $60.00 November 9, 2021
• Deena and Barry Sarvet donated $57.00 November 6, 2021
• Schatz Family donated $50.00 November 23, 2021 ... "Berk Raffle - thanks Deb! "
• Alana & Joan donated $50.00 November 23, 2021
• Mary Mekarnom donated $50.00 November 22, 2021 ... "Berks Raffle!"
• anonymous donated $50.00 November 22, 2021 ... "Berks Raffle"
• SJ donated $50.00 November 16, 2021
• Sarah and Dave donated $50.00 November 14, 2021 ... "You’re amazing!"
• Aminda and john donated $50.00 November 12, 2021
• Mom donated $50.00 November 12, 2021 ... "Again I say, you are an incredible woman! ❤️"
• Lindsay Sabadosa donated $50.00 November 8, 2021
• Cathi & Dan donated $40.00 October 30, 2021
• Deb B donated $30.00 November 23, 2021 ... "Thank you for all the work you have done to raise money for this worthy cause - another Deb B"
• Tom Paret donated $30.00 November 16, 2021
• Samantha Scibelli donated $30.00 November 6, 2021
• anonymous donated $25.00 November 6, 2021
• Andrew Zimbalist donated $25.00 November 6, 2021 ... "Go Deb!"
• Hugh and Steve donated $25.00 October 31, 2021 ... "Thanks, Deb!"
• Tom Paret donated $21.00 November 9, 2021
• Maury & Todd donated $20.00 November 22, 2021
• Emma Baar-Bittman donated $20.00 November 1, 2021 ... "GO DEB GO! "
• Monika S donated $10.00 November 16, 2021 ... "BERKSHIRES WEEKEND GETAWAY RAFFLE"