About the Veteran-Owned Baking Kit Company
Bucket of Bread is a veteran-owned baking kit company located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. We create clean, easy-to-use baking kits that inspire creativity in the kitchen. Each kit is handcrafted in small batches and packaged in 100% recyclable buckets or a convenient box kit.
More importantly, every bucket purchased helps fight food insecurity. We donate at least 10% of profits to charities that feed people across the U.S. Some customers also choose to send buckets directly to food banks. This work matters deeply to us.
Baking with Bucket of Bread
Make easy homemade bread, cinnamon buns, pizzas, breadsticks, garlic knots, pretzels, bagels, naan, and the list keeps going. Bake whatever you imagine!
Just add water to the bucket or using a stand mixer, make sure nothing dry is left, and wait 2-3 hours for a bucket of dough that’s ready to use without any kneading! Refrigerate what you don’t use right away.
Once made, the dough lasts up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Imagine having fresh baked bread and more in just minutes without all the hassle. Use a Bucket of Bread brand baking kit as your meal prep for baking!
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It really is that simple!
What is Bucket of Bread, let’s hear from the founder, Chris Wysong, as he explains in this short video.
But How Did It All Begin?
A Veteran’s Journey from Service to Startup
Chris Wysong, the founder of Bucket of Bread, served for over 20 years in the U.S. Army. He grew up near Des Moines, Iowa, and enlisted right out of high school.
After deploying for Operation Desert Storm, Chris lived in Germany. There, he fell in love with fresh bakery culture. He didn’t know it at the time, but this passion would shape his future.
Over the years, Chris served in Korea, Panama, Guatemala, and Iraq. He worked in logistics and planning. After earning a business degree and retiring as a senior captain, he settled in Wisconsin. That’s where the real baking began.
From Baking for Fundraisers to Building a Veteran-Owned Baking Kit Company as a Brand
Chris always loved baking at home. He made breads and treats to support school events and local charities. People started calling him “The Bread Guy.”
He often experimented in the kitchen. He looked for ways to make baking easier without sacrificing taste or quality. One night, he dreamed about putting his best recipes into a bucket. That dream sparked the idea.
With support from the Small Business Development Center at UW–La Crosse, he built a plan. He licensed the kitchen, bought supplies, and passed inspections. Bucket of Bread became a real business.
Purpose in Every Bucket (or Box)
What makes Bucket of Bread unique is our mission. As a veteran-owned baking kit company, we commit to share at least 10% of profits with hunger-fighting charities.
We also invite customers to send kits directly to local food banks. Furthermore, our mixes contain no added sugars, preservatives, or artificial ingredients—because you deserve nothing less than pure, wholesome goodness.
Join the Movement with a Baking Kit Company Baked with Purpose
Bucket of Bread isn’t just a baking kit company—it’s a mission. When you support Bucket of Bread, you’re not only getting versatile, easy-to-use baking kits, you’re helping fight hunger in communities across the country.
Your generosity helps us:
Deliver donated baking kits to food banks and kitchens
Support non-profits working to end food insecurity
Raise awareness about hunger and how anyone can help
Every bucket counts. Every action matters.
Together, we can rise up to make a difference—one bucket at a time.
Special Thank you to Mom!
I love you, Mom!
Thank you for teaching me how to cook, bake, and for your believing in Bucket of Bread.
Delivering Freshness Every Day at a Time
Everything shipped from Bucket of Bread is mailed through the United States Postal Service. Choose between the options of Ground or Priority Mail. Everything is insured, tracked, and fast! Orders usually ship within 24-hours of your order. Selecting the local pick-up option is easy too! Bucket of Bread local orders all have a system to ensure your desired pick-up time works conveniently for your schedule!
Sustainability Considerations
The box kits come in a recyclable cardboard box. The buckets are made from 100% recyclable High Density Poly Ethylene plastics. HDPE plastic is the most environmentally stable of all plastics – giving off no harmful fumes into the environment. Manufacturing HDPE plastics requires only a fraction of the energy required to produce steel from iron ore, further contributing to its classification of being Eco-friendly.
Made in the United States of America
Bucket of Bread sources all ingredients and packaging through established American-based companies. American products and ingredients provides customers high-quality ingredients while also supporting local economies. Bucket of Bread is 100% Veteran Owned.
