Lutherville youngster supports the Maryland Food Bank

LUTHERVILLE, Md. --- Eight-year-old Jacob Cohen wanted to do something this holiday season to combine his creative talents and his desire to help those in need. With the help of his mom, Melissa, they decided to make cocoa bombs, a hollow chocolate ball filled with marshmallows and hot cocoa mix, and sell them on social media. Jacob decided to donate half of the proceeds to the Maryland Food Bank to help community members dealing with food insecurity.

The youngster took to social media and was surprised at how supportive the community was. Before he knew it, he had more than 40 orders. He and his mom quickly got to work in the kitchen to meet the demand.

The Friday before Christmas customers started showing up to get their orders. Practicing social distancing, Cohen left the packed cocoa bombs on his front door step labeled with the customer’s name. The customer donated the money Venmo or PayPal account. Customers planned to use the cocoa bombs as stocking stuffers or as a special treat for their holiday dinner.

“I am so proud of Jacob’s giving attitude and his business ability. He is a special child with a big heart, always wanting to help others,” said Cohen’s mother Melissa. To date, Jacob and his family will be donating close to $200 to the Maryland Food Bank.

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Jacob Cohen review his inventory of cocoa bombs before he packs and labels them for customers. Eight-year-old Cohen plans to donate half of the proceeds to the Maryland Food Bank.