The Change Bakers sells iconic gingerbread designs for charity
The Change Bakers and award-winning bakery The Rolling Pin, have teamed up again this season to offer two fantastic Toronto-centric build-your-own gingerbread kits.
You purchase a kit (or many!) for your kids, co-workers, friends, or family that includes pre-baked gingerbread, decorations, and assembly instructions. Kits are on a 10" x 10" base.
The kits are delivered directly to you (or others), boxed, and ready-to-build. Free shipping is included.
All profits will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto, which provides a place to call home for families with seriously ill children undergoing treatment.
You receive a tax receipt of approximately $40 (exact amount will be equal to the price paid, less the delivered cost of the gingerbread kits, as applicable.*)
More details are in the FAQs below, covering shipping, allergens, etc.
Buy a Change Bakers kit (or several!)
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The CN Tower kit is designed for those who won't shy away from a little structural engineering. This kit will create a high impact, unique-looking gingerbread scene. Fun fact: this now-famous kit has been featured in blogTO and The Toronto Star. Courtesy of Canada Lands. CN Tower designs are marks of Canada Lands Company Limited. Used with permission.
CN Tower Streetscape Kit
Regular price $100.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
The Yonge-Dundas / Sankofa Square kit is designed for the urban gingerbread aficionado. This kit puts a spotlight on one of the busiest parts of the city, and always a place to spot the unexpected! Fun fact: personalize your version of the Square with our customizable gingerbread tiles, made with edible icing paint! Option for custom, pre-printed logo on orders of 25 or more.
Yonge-Dundas (soon to be Sankofa) Square Kit
Regular price $100.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per
Meet our partners
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Since 1981, Ronald McDonald House Charities® Toronto has served as a place to call home for families with seriously ill children undergoing treatment. Its vision is to be a leader in providing a family-focused environment and innovative support services to seriously ill children and their families.
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The Rolling Pin bakery is renowned for delivering exquisite desserts for every momentous occasion, big or small; from gourmet cupcakes and donuts to scrumptious cakes and cookies. The Rolling Pin uses the finest ingredients to prepare cakes that not only look attractive but taste heavenly.
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We are pleased to offer our bestselling CN Tower kit again this year. We thank the CN Tower for authorizing its use in our gingerbread fundraiser.
Courtesy of Canada Lands. CN Tower designs are marks of Canada Lands Company
Limited. Used with permission.
The Change Bakers was founded through a friendly, festive, competition
Carlo and Hélène Timpano have a long-standing tradition of competing against each other to decorate the best gingerbread house, as voted by family and friends. Encouraged and somewhat surprised by the significant interest in their gingerbread creations, they dreamt up The Change Bakers. Now others can share in the gingerbread decorating fun, while also supporting a charitable cause. A special thanks to bakers The Rolling Pin and architects Diamond Schmitt for helping us bring this initiative to life in 2022, its inaugural year.
Frequently asked questions
When will you start shipping?
Online orders are available now. Home delivery will start the week of November 25.
What is the last date to order?
We will be closing our store in the week prior to Christmas, or when inventory is depleted.
Where is the product available?
The product is available for delivery in the GTA and surrounding areas (including Hamilton, Niagara, London, Barrie, and Peterborough). Sadly we are not offering delivery by Canada Post this year, due to risk of breakage.
Is shipping included in the price?
Yes, shipping costs are included in the listed price.
How will the product be delivered?
The product will delivered by a courier working on behalf of The Rolling Pin. You do not need to be home to receive the delivery although it is best to make arrangements for someone to retrieve it as squirrels have been known to attack!
When will the product be shipped?
The product will be shipped within 5 business days after ordering. Note: deliveries will start week of November 25.
What options to you offer for corporate orders?
Our kits make great client or employee gifts! We are pleased to offer logo customization on orders of 25 units or more (sign on the highway for CN Tower Kit or billboard for Yonge-Dundas / Sankofa Square Kit).
When will I receive my donation tax receipt and for which amount?
You will receive your tax receipt via email before March 1, 2025. The amount is estimated at approximately $40 per unit.*
Does the product have allergens?
The product has gluten and common allergens.
Gingerbread houses are nut-free and dairy-free, but may have come into contact with nuts (it is not a nut-free facility).
The Change Bakers is selling gingerbread kits prepared by and shipped by a third party. To the best of The Change Bakers' understanding, all products are nut-free; however, The Change Bakers makes no guarantees or representations that foods are free of allergens.
What is the return policy?
The Change Bakers does not accept returns or refunds; however, if you feel the product does not meet your expectations, then please email us at thechangebakers@gmail.com and we will endeavour to assist.
Do I need to refrigerate the kit?
No, the contents of the kit are shelf-stable and do not need to be refrigerated.