In March 2020, Sheila Allison, the former Upper Columbia Academy food services director, had the idea to operate a temporary bakery at UCA to provide income for the hourly staff members impacted by the shutdown.
The bakery’s success grew over the coming months with the support of the staff and parents. The temporary bakery soon became a permanent bakery and is now known as The UCA Artisan Bakery and is helping to provide products for The Farm Stand, which has become an essential part of the campus.