HIRAM, Ohio — Maggie's and More in Hiram is a bakery serving up donuts and other tasty treats. The bakery provides meaningful employment for folks who are differently abled.
Abra Schweickert is the owner and founder of Maggie's and More. Schweickert is a special needs educator who recognized that many who are differently abled are not provided enough opportunities to interact with their community.
Maggie's and More allows the differently abled to work in the bakery and interact with customers every day. The employees love working at Maggie's, the shop and their job gives them a purpose. Now, the bakery is giving back, hosting a first annual event its calling "Formal Labels to Benefit the Differently-Abled."
Thanks to the community, Maggie's and More has collected more than 300 dresses, shoes, and accessories.
On Feb. 16, Maggie's and More hosted a night for local students to shop for prom. At the event, students got goodie bags filled with jewelry, nail supplies, hair accessories, makeup, and lotions. These students got to take home a dress free of charge.
Now, the "Formal Labels to Benefit the Differently Abled" sale is going public. "If you shop with Maggie's this prom season, it's a win, win," said Schweickert. "Anyone who needs a nice new dress, shoes, or accessories can shop at a significant discount, and all the proceeds support Maggie's vital mission."
On Feb. 18, Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., anyone can come in and shop the formal wear collection to support Maggie's mission.
Maggie's and More is located at 6821 Wakefield Road, Hiram, 44234.
