STUDIO CITY, Calif. – In California, over 300,000 people filed for unemployment last week alone, adding to the country’s total of 30 million since the coronavirus outbreak began. One bakery owner is giving unemployed workers a way to make money by delivering her treats to the community.
From the mixing bowl, to the cooling tray, Daphne Subar loves spreading sweetness.
She runs her company Subarz Sweets from her home, shipping her version of a softer, sweeter biscotti locally and around the country.
“So, out of the local area I’m still shipping, but locally I decided to expand a little bit to try what I’m calling, ‘share the sweetness,’” said Subar.
Ever since coronavirus hit, she figured out this new way to deliver her treats and help unemployed workers. Subar reached out to the community to find those who lost their jobs and needed some extra cash.
“I just looked around me and I realized there are so many people impacted by this like hairstylists and restaurant workers. So many people are impacted that don’t really have choices right now. So, I thought it would be a great way to give back and help them by employing them to make these local deliveries,” said the bakery owner.
Jade Peart was recently laid off when her restaurant shut its doors due to the new restrictions. She is an aspiring actress and waiting tables was her only source of income.
“It was very nerve-wracking. I was definitely anxious at the time. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do. I just tried to search and see what was out there,” said Peart.
She applied for unemployment, but they seem to be behind, so delivering even twice a week for Subar, making $40 to $80, helps her through this tough time.
“When people choose to support Daphne’s small business, they are also choosing to help support me, so that’s great. Every little bit helps,” said Peart.
She brings the treats to a customer’s doorstep, ringing the doorbell and sending a text to make sure there is no contact. But from the distance, she can see the smiles on their faces.
“I feel like I am doing my part. There’s so much negativity going on during this pandemic and with what Daphne is doing and Subarz Sweets, it really is spreading kindness and a little but if sweetness,” said Peart.