The Story behind Arielle's Snack Bar

Hi, I’m Kayla - a mom of three and a former NICU parent. My daughter, Arielle, was born at 32 weeks, and after spending a month in the NICU, I realized a major gap in support for families.

One key challenge? Access to complimentary food and beverages to NICU families during such a difficult time. That’s why I created Arielle’s Snack Bar - a mission-driven initiative providing comforting, nourishing snacks to NICU families when they need them most.

The NICU journey is exhausting-mentally, emotionally, and physically. Parents often go hours without a proper meal while caring for their fragile newborns.

Arielle’s Snack Bar was founded to bridge this gap, ensuring NICU families have easy access to healthy, comforting, and convenient snacks-so they can focus on what truly matters: their little ones.

Arielle's Snack Bar is a space that brings a bit of comfort, ease and even a moment of normalcy in extremely tough times.

Our inagural fundraising event, Carnival for Care, took place June 29, 2025 to raise funds to support the ongoing growth of Arielle's Snack Bar. To date we've raised over $43,000! Thank you to everyone who supported, sponsored, donated and attended this event. Stay tuned for updates on our next year event!

Support our goal of raising $50,000 by the end of the year by making a donation below. 

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We are accepting ongoing donations to support the ongoing efforts of growing Arielle's Snack Bar. 

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Anonymous

This donation is honour of my son’s 29th birthday. He was born in the NICU and enjoys a healthy and happy life. Wishing him good health forever! Happy Birthday Ben, I love you.

5d ago
$106

Ronald Schwarz

52d ago
$191

shiry yanko

81d ago
$56

Tracy

You continue to inspire me, Kayla! You’re doing amazing important work!

89d ago
$106

Arielle Buch-Frohlich

❤️❤️❤️

89d ago
$36

Danielle Bascom & Sachar Family

89d ago
$191

Mor Abdurachmanov

89d ago
$100

Natalie Durst

89d ago
$106

Connor and Jessica Walton

89d ago
$212

Allisn Hanson

89d ago
$191

shiry yanko

139d ago
$40

Pilates with a Purpose

Amazing event!

150d ago
$1.08k

The Hut Smoothie & Juice Bar

Kayla, the work you are doing is beyond incredible. We are happy to be a part of it!

151d ago
$318

Mocon Family

170d ago
$180

Trudy Shaffer

171d ago
$54

Bruce Singer

230d ago
$50

Eldridge Dsouza

Kayla, Good luck to you will try send you the corporate RBC contact you can get in touch with.

231d ago
$100

Bonnie Rosenberg

Well done Kayla, what a wonderful cause!

237d ago
$380

Suzie & Howard Schwartz

Congratulations Kayla! What an incredible initiative!! I know how proud your family is-as they should be😊 How wonderful that you are helping so many. May you go from strength to strength!

244d ago
$53

Phil Hart

Wonderful day and event!

245d ago
$125

Team Aspler

245d ago
$53

Matt and Leah

245d ago
$53

Alice Title-Hoffman

I’m Danielle’s Grandmother Kayla you are doing the most rewarding work for your Charity I walked those shoes with Shelly for 8 weeks not knowing. Its difficult. But we had the best two Dr. Brothers that was there for us and my shining example is Shelly . We make it , it’s challenging, and thanks to you Parents will feel comfort during those trying days. Alice

245d ago
$106

Mindful Snacks

Kayla! We are proud to be a partner and see the amazing work you have been able to accomplish.

246d ago
$3k

Stephanie Gerstein Schecter

What an amazing and thoughtful endeavour!

246d ago
$38

Leila Title

You’re doing amazing work. love you Kay!

246d ago
$180

The Mintz family

So proud of you. Keep striving.

247d ago
$560

Mira Lax

247d ago
$36

Rochelle and Sheldon Title

Great cause—great work!

247d ago
$360

Jordan Brudner

What a great initiative! Way to go, Kayla!

247d ago
$191

Jordan Lai

Thank you Kayla Schwarz!

247d ago
$90

The Seitelbach's

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!! You and your whole family are so amazing and special. So is the NICU!

248d ago
$114

Dawn Librach

248d ago
$38

Sean and Micha Haber

248d ago
$180

Darren Weltman

248d ago
$740

Cynthia Milana

248d ago
$106

Anonymous

249d ago
$191

Laura Reisman

Great cause!

249d ago
$159

Karel O'Brien

249d ago
$38

ruth kertesz

❤️

249d ago
$106

George Landau

Awesome endeavour Best of luck You will be successful

249d ago
$380

Mark & Galy Shapiro

Very proud of you and what you've accomplished with Arielle's Snack Bar.

249d ago
$191

Johnny Mestel

250d ago
$106

Anonymous

Anna & Salomon loves supporting such an important and incredible initiative to help NICU families. Thank you Kayla for all your hard work.

251d ago
$180

Shannon Lehberg Axler

251d ago
$85

The Landau's

251d ago
$76

Anonymous

251d ago
$106

Allison Cherney

252d ago
$520

Sari Isenstein

So proud!

254d ago
$180

Leah Keslassy

256d ago
$53