Explore our interesting history below!
It started in 1982 when our founder, Zen Buddhist Bernie Glassman, …expanded into several social and
community service areas.
Greyston Bakery was founded by Bernie Glassman.
1987
Partnered with Ben & Jerry’s and accidently created Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream.
1992
Greyston Foundation was created to address barriers to employment.
2004
Greyston Bakery expands into a 21,000 sf LEED® certified bakery in the Southwest Yonkers community.
2008
Greyston Bakery officially registered as B-Corp.
2008
Launched Workforce Development programs serving those deemed unemployable or hard-to-employ.
2013
Greyston Bakery rated Best for the World B-Corp, a designation given to the top B Corps worldwide.
2016
In Washington D.C., Greyston stands among 19 companies from across the US economy as founding pledge takers of the Fair Chance Business Pledge. This moment represented a call-to-action for all private sector members to improve their communities by eliminating barriers for those with a criminal record creating a pathway for a second chance.
2020
Greyston announces new mission and 10-year vision, doubling down on inclusive hiring and eliminating barriers to employment via the Greyston Employment Opportunity Center.
2021
Greyston Bakery featured in “Community Health and Economic Prosperity: Engaging Businesses as Stewards and Stakeholders” report issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of the Surgeon General. Read it here.
2021
Greyston deemed Best for the World B-Corp for 8th consecutive year.
2021
Greyston receives Social Innovator of the Year award from Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship at World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Greyston Bakery
ADDRESS:
104 Alexander Street
Yonkers, NY 10701
PHONE:
914-375-1510
Greyston Foundation
ADDRESS:
20 South Broadway
12th Floor
Yonkers, NY 10701
PHONE:
914-376-3900