A bakery stand under a canopy with cookies on display, three young women behind the table, signs indicating prices for cookies, and a chalkboard sign indicating that 25% of proceeds support Rebuilding Hope.

Our Story

The Hopeful Cookie Co. began during one of the hardest chapters of my life.

After my family went through an experience that changed everything, we found strength and support through Rebuilding Hope, a local organization that provides advocacy, crisis response, and long-term support for survivors of sexual abuse.

I wanted to give back in a way that felt personal, something that brought people together the way baking always has. So I started The Hopeful Cookie Co., turning a simple comfort into a way to help others heal.

25% of every sale goes directly to Rebuilding Hope.

These cookies are made with care, but they carry something more, a reminder that hope can grow out of the hardest things, and that even something small can make a difference.

A young couple dressed in formal attire standing in front of a blue stand with a banner that reads 'Eat Cookies. Give Hope.' at an outdoor event. The stand displays cookies and promotional materials.

I’m Meri, the baker behind The Hopeful Cookie Co. I graduated from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in 2011 and spent years working in professional kitchens before creating something more meaningful.

Baking has always been a part of my life, but today it’s also a way to support survivors and give back to the community. Every recipe I create is rooted in both my culinary training and my commitment to rebuilding hope, one cookie at a time.

A woman with curly red hair, wearing a costume with a shell headpiece, is smiling and sitting in front of a market booth selling cookies. The booth has a turquoise tablecloth, a sign that reads 'The Hopeful Cookie,' and various cookie displays. Other market stalls can be seen in the background.