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 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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Thank you to our generous supporters

Pilates with a Purpose

Amazing event!

7d 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!

8d ago
$318

Mocon Family

26d ago
$180

Trudy Shaffer

28d ago
$54

Bruce Singer

87d ago
$50

Eldridge Dsouza

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

88d ago
$100

Bonnie Rosenberg

Well done Kayla, what a wonderful cause!

94d 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!

101d ago
$53

Phil Hart

Wonderful day and event!

102d ago
$125

Team Aspler

102d ago
$53

Matt and Leah

102d 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

102d ago
$106

Mindful Snacks

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

103d ago
$3k

Stephanie Gerstein Schecter

What an amazing and thoughtful endeavour!

103d ago
$38

Leila Title

You’re doing amazing work. love you Kay!

103d ago
$180

The Mintz family

So proud of you. Keep striving.

103d ago
$560

Mira Lax

104d ago
$36

Rochelle and Sheldon Title

Great cause—great work!

104d ago
$360

Jordan Brudner

What a great initiative! Way to go, Kayla!

104d ago
$191

Jordan Lai

Thank you Kayla Schwarz!

104d 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!

104d ago
$114

Dawn Librach

105d ago
$38

Sean and Micha Haber

105d ago
$180

Darren Weltman

105d ago
$740

Cynthia Milana

105d ago
$106

Anonymous

106d ago
$191

Laura Reisman

Great cause!

106d ago
$159

Karel O'Brien

106d ago
$38

ruth kertesz

❤️

106d ago
$106

George Landau

Awesome endeavour Best of luck You will be successful

106d ago
$380

Mark & Galy Shapiro

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

106d ago
$191

Johnny Mestel

107d 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.

108d ago
$180

Shannon Lehberg Axler

108d ago
$85

The Landau's

108d ago
$76

Anonymous

108d ago
$106

Allison Cherney

109d ago
$520

Sari Isenstein

So proud!

111d ago
$180

Leah Keslassy

113d ago
$53

Nira Altman

Good luck! Great Job!

114d ago
$360

Little Print Shop

From Father's Day/Mother's Day fundraisers :)

114d ago
$65

James & Alice Tjan

125d ago
$2.52k

Kate Rosen

126d ago
$36

Danielle and Zev (and Family)

Amazing work Kayla! We are so proud!

132d ago
$380

Natasha, Adam and Max

So amazing Kayla!

133d ago
$106

Ellise and Jon

Such a special initiative ❤️

133d ago
$191

Rafi Gasner

133d ago
$36

Syd Baum

133d ago
$180

Ryan Spigarelli

134d ago
$200

Jordan Fowler-Graham

134d ago
$191