Store Fundraiser

We invite you to be a part of our next adventure!

Two Little Dumplings started as a way to support our neighbors and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic with nourishing and delicious dumplings that could be easily prepared at home. From a pick-up loop in front of our parents’ home, to pop-ups with other small businesses, to an outdoor stand at the Delmar Farmers Market, we have tested the waters to see where this business might lead. For the past year, we have been dreaming of finding a place to put down roots.

We now have an opportunity to make that dream a reality. In early 2025, we plan to open a store at The Grove (400 Maple Rd.) in Slingerlands. It is currently an unfinished space that will be fitted to produce even more dumplings and to serve our community better. To accomplish this, we are funding the entire project with our savings, some help from family, and a grant.

That being said, we are entering unknown territory and facing the high expenses of building, equipping, and furnishing a commercial space. Our store fundraiser will help us with obstacles that come with this type of undertaking. Your donations, no matter the size, will go 100% towards helping us succeed. We believe in thanking you from our hearts AND hands, so each donation below also includes a gift to you in turn.

What began as a desire to share our father’s incredible dumplings with the world, has turned into a livelihood thanks to your support! We would not be here without you, and we do not want to make this leap without you either. Thank you for helping us to achieve more than we could have ever imagined. 

With much love and gratitude,

The Two Little Dumplings Family

Questions you might have:

When can I receive my fundraising item?

Sticker sheets, stationery art cards, bao ornaments, and cooler bags have the option of being picked up at our final Delmar Farmers Market appearance on 10/26 OR at our Slingerlands location during any pick-up date remaining this year (dates are available on select Fridays and Saturdays in our ordering calendar visible when checking out). 

All personalized thank you cards will be mailed to the preferred address you share.

All other items - custom dessert, soft opening invite, dumpling class, and private brunch - will be individually scheduled.

Can you mail certain fundraising items?

Yes! All personalized thank you cards will automatically be default to being mailed unless specified otherwise. Sticker sheets, stationery art cards, bao ornaments, and cooler bags can also be mailed. Some items will be charged a shipping fee for the mailing service. Please reach out via email at two2littledumplings@gmail.com if you are interested in being mailed any of those items and we will work out a custom order for you.

How long will this fundraiser go for? 

This fundraiser will continue through 2024 and the start of 2025 as we work through the build out, equipping, and furnishing of our store.

Why fundraise on your website instead of a platform like Kickstarter or GoFundMe?

Third party platforms often charge a percentage from donations on top of processing fees. Fundraising on our website allows us to streamline our finances and we guarantee that every donation will be going towards making the store a welcoming space!