For the past three years, Los Angelitos Bakery in Huntington Park has been giving back to the LGBTQ plus community through their soft and pillowy conchas, and this year is no exception.
The bakery has been serving the Huntington Park community for the past 31 years and is celebrating Pride Month by baking their specialty rainbow-colored conchas and other pan dulce inspired by the many flags that represent the LGTBQ plus community.
In an effort to help youth, 100% of the proceeds from their specialty conchas will be donated to Latinx Equality Alliance, an organization that advocates for the Latinx LGBTQ plus community's equity, safety, and wellness. In particular, they will be donating to LEA’s fund that provides scholarships to youth on their way to college.
“Pásele,” said co-owner Deanna Ductoc, as she waved a customer in.
The papel picado above her swayed across the bakery, and heart-shaped rainbow balloons adorned its counter. The smell of freshly baked conchas coming out of the oven instantly filled our lungs with its warmth.