Kerry-Anne, new owner of Back Alley Bakery, hit her retirement goals early so she is finding new ways to give back to the community of Hastings!

Kerry-Anne is the new owner of Back Alley Bakery, the Back Alley is a well known bakery in downtown Hastings that serves freshly made sourdough breads, desserts, breakfasts and lunch. The Back Alley has been in business for 20 years, and prides itself on using the most wholesome ingredients possible, milling their own flour, and using a brick oven specially designed by the original owners. Kerry-Anne had the dream of owning a bakery or coffee shop in retirement, and while she had a successful career in non profit, she hit her retirement goals early and is using Back Alley as a way to heal her soul from the burn out of working in non-profits while finding new ways to give back to the community of Hastings. Kerry-Anne and her husband Karl have five children, enjoy quality family time, vacationing and consider themselves life-long learners.