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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$45,584 raised

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Thank you to our generous supporters

shiry yanko

17d ago
$40

Pilates with a Purpose

Amazing event!

28d 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!

29d ago
$318

Mocon Family

47d ago
$180

Trudy Shaffer

49d ago
$54

Bruce Singer

108d ago
$50

Eldridge Dsouza

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

109d ago
$100

Bonnie Rosenberg

Well done Kayla, what a wonderful cause!

115d 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!

122d ago
$53

Phil Hart

Wonderful day and event!

123d ago
$125

Team Aspler

123d ago
$53

Matt and Leah

123d 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

123d ago
$106

Mindful Snacks

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

123d ago
$3k

Stephanie Gerstein Schecter

What an amazing and thoughtful endeavour!

124d ago
$38

Leila Title

You’re doing amazing work. love you Kay!

124d ago
$180

The Mintz family

So proud of you. Keep striving.

124d ago
$560

Mira Lax

124d ago
$36

Rochelle and Sheldon Title

Great cause—great work!

125d ago
$360

Jordan Brudner

What a great initiative! Way to go, Kayla!

125d ago
$191

Jordan Lai

Thank you Kayla Schwarz!

125d 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!

125d ago
$114

Dawn Librach

125d ago
$38

Sean and Micha Haber

126d ago
$180

Darren Weltman

126d ago
$740

Cynthia Milana

126d ago
$106

Anonymous

126d ago
$191

Laura Reisman

Great cause!

126d ago
$159

Karel O'Brien

127d ago
$38

ruth kertesz

❤️

127d ago
$106

George Landau

Awesome endeavour Best of luck You will be successful

127d ago
$380

Mark & Galy Shapiro

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

127d ago
$191

Johnny Mestel

128d 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.

129d ago
$180

Shannon Lehberg Axler

129d ago
$85

The Landau's

129d ago
$76

Anonymous

129d ago
$106

Allison Cherney

130d ago
$520

Sari Isenstein

So proud!

132d ago
$180

Leah Keslassy

134d ago
$53

Nira Altman

Good luck! Great Job!

135d ago
$360

Little Print Shop

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

135d ago
$65

James & Alice Tjan

146d ago
$2.52k

Kate Rosen

147d ago
$36

Danielle and Zev (and Family)

Amazing work Kayla! We are so proud!

153d ago
$380

Natasha, Adam and Max

So amazing Kayla!

153d ago
$106

Ellise and Jon

Such a special initiative ❤️

154d ago
$191

Rafi Gasner

154d ago
$36

Syd Baum

154d ago
$180

Ryan Spigarelli

155d ago
$200