American Bakers Association and Retail Bakers of America Celebrate U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday with Nationwide Cake Donations

Washington, DC –The American Bakers Association (ABA) and the Retail Bakers of America (RBA) proudly joined forces with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. In honor of this significant milestone, members from both associations donated beautifully crafted cakes for birthday celebrations held in nearly every state across the country.   

To recognize the November 10th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, representatives from the Marines, state governments, and the baking industry gathered to commemorate 250 years of honor, courage, and commitment. Thanks to the generosity and skill of the baking community, these celebrations featured a custom designed cake representing the spirit of the Corps and the pride of the baking industry.  

“The baking industry was honored to come together in tribute to the brave men and women of the United States Marine Corps,” said Eric Dell, ABA President and CEO. “By raising their hands to bake and donate cakes for these events across the country, our members demonstrated their collective gratitude for the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s service members, and the baking community’s unwavering commitment to supporting our heroes.” 

“For 250 years, the Marine Corps has embodied the highest ideals of service and sacrifice,” said MajGen James Lukeman, USMC (Ret.), President and CEO, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. “As we mark this milestone, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is honored to partner with the American Bakers Association in bringing this celebration to communities nationwide. Their generosity reflects the same spirit of pride and purpose that has guided Marines throughout our history.” 

“It’s incredible to see retail and commercial bakers come together to share their talent and generosity,” said Marissa Sertich Velie, Executive Director of RBA. “Our members continue to show what makes this industry so special – craft, creativity, and community. This collaboration is a beautiful example of how bakers across the country support one another and use their skills to make a difference.” 

This collaboration between the ABA, RBA, and the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation stands as a powerful testament to the baking industry’s enduring commitment to honoring America’s history, uplifting its communities, and celebrating the spirit of service that defines the nation. As the U.S. Marine Corps marks its 250th year, the nation’s bakers stand proud to have played a role in recognizing the service and sacrifice of America’s Marines. 

The following ABA and RBA member companies generously donated cakes for the celebrations: 

AMF Bakery Systems 

Ardent Mills 

Aspire Bakeries

Bimbo Bakeries USA 

Bishop State Community College 

Bridor   

Burford 

Busken Bakery 

Chicago Pastry 

Coperion  

Corbion  

Crave Kitchen Bar 

Crown Bakeries 

Dawn Foods 

Dorothy Ann Bakery & Café 

Europastry  

Flowers Foods 

Gold Medal Bakery  

HEB 

Klosterman Baking Co. 

KwikTrip 

Lallemand 

Les Amis Bake Shoppe 

Navajo Technical University 

PastryStar 

Penobscot Job Corps Center 

Puratos 

Rich Products 

Richmond Baking  

Rotella’s Italian Bakery 

St. Johns Packaging  

Strictly from Scratch  

Tasty Pastry Bakery 

The Bakery Unlimited 

Turano Baking Co.  

United States Bakery  

University of Arkansas, Pulaski Tech 

About the American Bakers Association 

The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the largest, most established, and diverse trade association for the commercial baking industry in the United States. ABA’s community includes more than 350 member companies representing over 1,200 commercial baking facilities and the extensive industry supply chain.  

Since 1897, ABA has served as the voice of the baking industry, offering compelling advocacy, insightful thought leadership, and comprehensive research on industry trends. ABA members also benefit from extensive business services including premier networking events, impactful knowledge sharing, and effective workforce development programs and training resources. ABA is committed to enhancing its mission by growing the category and promoting the industry as the destination workplace.