Rebuilding Traditions:
Free Sourdough Starters for LA Fire Victims
Bringing Comfort Through Baking
The recent LA fires have left many families rebuilding their lives, homes, and cherished memories. While I may not be able to do much to help the community rebuild, I can offer a small piece of comfort. For those who lost their treasured sourdough starters in the tragedy, I would love to send you a traditional or gluten-free dehydrated sourdough starter - at no cost to you.
These starters are shelf-stable until you’re ready to start waking them up - I know right now you may not be able to do much baking, but I’d love for you to have it on hand for when you are ready.
A Personal Mission to Mourn with Those Who Mourn
In the last six years, my family has experienced our fair share of tragedies and traumas. I know how special it is to have someone support you with a token of the normalcy you knew before tragedy struck. That’s why I’m offering what I can to help those affected by the LA fires.
This initiative is deeply personal to me. It’s been a mission of mine to mourn better with those who mourn—a principle rooted in my faith—and this is one small way I can extend comfort and hope during such a difficult time.
With Love,
Hailey Rogers
How to Request a Free Starter
If you’ve been affected by the LA fires and would like a free dehydrated sourdough starter, please fill out the form below. I’ll review your request and ship your new starter at no cost!
Each starter comes with:
5g of organic dehydrated starter of your choosing (Traditional or Gluten-Free)
Quick Reference Card with rehydration instructions, care tips, troubleshooting, and recipe links.
I know many are still displaced, so if you’re wanting a starter but don’t have an address yet, I have a spot on the form where you can indicate that. and I will reach back out at a later date to coordinate.
Please note: I am a working mom and small business owner doing everything I can to fulfill as many requests as possible. Depending on response volume, there may be a delay as I replenish stock. Free starter requests are limited to those affected by the LA fires and available while supplies last.
Want to Help? Sponsor a Starter!
For just $3, you can sponsor a sourdough starter to be sent to a fire victim. Your contribution helps cover the cost of postage, packaging, and materials, ensuring more people can rediscover the comfort of baking.
About My Sourdough Starters
Unlock the joy of baking with one of my vibrant and active sourdough starters. Whether you need a gluten-free option or prefer traditional sourdough, my starters are lovingly nurtured to bring the magic of sourdough baking to your kitchen.
"Juniper": Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter
"Juniper" is a 10+ year-old vibrant and active gluten-free sourdough starter. She’s fed with a special organic blend of rice, millet, and buckwheat flours combined with reverse osmosis filtered water.
"Poppy": Traditional Sourdough Starter
"Poppy" is a 6+ year-old rambunctious traditional sourdough starter who loves to show off. She’s fed exclusively with an organic blend of all-purpose flour and light rye flour, and reverse osmosis filtered water.
Dehydrated at peak rise to preserve each of their unique yeast and bacteria, ensuring they’re shelf-stable and ready whenever you are. Rehydrating takes only five days, giving you a robust, fully active, mature starter with minimal waste.
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If you’re not affected by the LA fires but are looking to start your own sourdough journey, my dehydrated starters are also available for purchase on Etsy.
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