Casey's Cookies Review

 

The Mission of Casey's Cookies

Mentally disabled adults are as vulnerable as small children -- trusting far more than they should, and loving those who show even the slightest kindness.But, it’s difficult for them to find their place in society once they leave school.

A few may get jobs working in a hospital laundry, assisting with lawn care, bagging groceries, or working in a fast food restaurant, but most simply remain at home until their parent or guardian is no longer able to care for them.

Casey’s Cookies offers a new opportunity. Under the supervision of volunteers, participants bake cookies from scratch, then package and sell their gourmet and specialty cookies to individuals and local businesses. They learn the importance of teamwork and other valuable job skills while helping to build a business that will provide them with income and a safe place to live. It’s an exciting project, and one that you can be a part of.

We’re in need of donations to fund our cookie production and sales activities, gifts to help speed the development of a residential community, volunteers to assist with transportation and supervision, and also companies and individuals who want to buy cookies! If you would like to volunteer your time or make a financial gift to help Casey’s Cookies, please call (727) 388-4150, or email us at Info@CaseysCookies.org.

Meet Casey of Casey's Cookies

Casey was born with Goldenhar Syndrome, a congenital birth defect that includes deformities of the face and spine, and in some cases mental retardation. In addition to having a low IQ, Casey is severely hearing impaired, and has had nine major surgeries to correct curvatures of her spine and severely dislocated hips. But, throughout her physical ordeals, and despite her reduced ability to comprehend, Casey has never lost her sense of humor or her love of people. She has learned to read and write, and can solve simple math problems. She loves Gospel music, and credits God with healing her. Casey is a 2010 special diploma graduate of Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the daughter of the couple that helped establish Casey’s Cookies. She was one of the first four developmentally delayed individuals hired to be a part of Casey's Cookies, and spends every morning in the kitchen assisting with cookie preparation and packaging.

My Review

I received a wonderful package of 8 nice sized cookies from Casey's Cookies to review.  I was pleasantly surprised at how creative the flavors were.  I got to sample Suar-free (made with Splenda), Cinnamon Chip Oatmeal Raisin, Vermont Maple with White Chocolate, Blueberry White Chocolate, Quadruple Chocolate Chip, Sugar-Free Chocolate, Cranberry White Chocolate, & Sugar with Sprinkles.  Every single one of them was simply amazing!  Even the sugar-free ones were delicious.  I couldn't tell they weren't made with real sugar.  I can't pick a favorite out of this bunch because they were all so good.  I am really impressed with the mission story that goes behind the scenes to the making of these cookies.  It makes me realize what a great company this is.  They are providing jobs for mentally disabled adults that wouldn't normally have one.  They are sure making some awesome cookies in the process!  If you would like to order your own cookies from Casey's Cookies or make a donation, please check out their website at http://www.caseyscookies.org/.

 

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Disclosure: I was provided free products for review purposes & was not compensated in any other way. My thoughts are my own.