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35-445: The Foundation's main funding areas are "healthy ecosystems" and "healthy aging." In 2023, the foundation made $ 61.8 million in grant disbursements and had assets of $ 424 million. The foundation was created in 1958 with donations from W. Garfield Weston (1898–1978), and his wife Reta Lila Howard (1897–1967). The foundation was originally named after W. Garfield Weston, who established bakery and other enterprises throughout Canada and

70-480: A common place to purchase delicious goods and to socialize. On July 7, 1928, a bakery in Chillicothe, Missouri introduced sliced bread using the automatic bread-slicing machine, invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder . While the bread initially failed to sell, due to its "sloppy" aesthetic, and the fact it went stale faster, it later became popular. In World War II bread slicing machines were effectively banned, as

105-409: A female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 35.5% consisted of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8. 18.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

140-510: A male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

175-477: A small artisanal bakery, either out of tradition, the availability of a greater variety of baked products, or due to the higher quality products characteristic of the trade of baking. BEST BREAD AND BAKERY MANUFACTURER in Meerut == External links == Chillicothe, Missouri Chillicothe is a city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Livingston County , Missouri , United States. The population

210-688: A wide range of cake designs such as sheet cakes, layer cakes, wedding cakes, tiered cakes, etc. Other bakeries may specialize in traditional or hand-made types of baked products made with locally milled flour, without flour bleaching agents or flour treatment agents , baking what is sometimes referred to as artisan bread. In many countries, many grocery stores and supermarkets sell "sliced bread" (prepackaged/presliced bread), cakes, and other pastries. They may also offer in-store baking, with products either fully baked on site or part-baked prior to delivery to store, and some offer cake decoration. Nonetheless, many people still prefer to get their baked goods from

245-591: The Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad , later becoming the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad . The Wabash Railroad completed a line to Brunswick, Missouri in 1871. Passenger rail served the town for over a century. The last passenger train passed through Chillicothe in 1971, when the American Royal Zephyr between Chicago and Kansas City was discontinued. The tracks eastward toward Brookfield were abandoned in

280-659: The Ohio Country , where they had been under pressure before the American Revolution from aggressive Iroquois and later encroaching European Americans. Displacing the Osage, the Shawnee had a major village known as Chillicothe about a mile from the present-day city, named after their historic capital in their traditional lands in Ohio. Chillicothe was also the name of a major band of

315-606: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 7.03 square miles (18.21 km ), of which 7.02 square miles (18.18 km ) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km ) is water. The 2020 United States census counted 9,107 people, 3,608 households, and 2,044 families in Chillicothe. The population density was 1,277.3 per square mile (492.8/km ). There were 4,114 housing units at an average density of 577.0 per square mile (222.6/km ). The racial makeup

350-461: The tribe . Other Native American tribes in the area were the Sac and Fox , and Pottawatomi , all of whom hunted in the area. In the early 19th century, European-American migration to Missouri increased. The original survey of Chillicothe by United States citizens was filed for record August 31, 1837, and a resurvey of the same was filed August 5, 1859. Chillicothe was incorporated as a city by an act of

385-564: The General Assembly, approved March 1, 1855. It was selected as the County seat by commissioners and the first term of the county court began on May 7, 1838. In August of that year an order was made to erect the first Court House, the cost not to exceed $ 5,000, in the Public Square; The first circuit court for the trial of civil and criminal causes was held on the 3d of July 1887. Livingston

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420-631: The Missouri Training School for Negro Girls in Tipton closed. The school closed in 1981. Chillicothe is located in central Livingston County. The Grand River flows past approximately one mile south of the city and the confluence of the Thompson River with the Grand is about three miles to the southwest. The city is served by U.S. Route 36 , U.S. Route 65 and Missouri Route 190 . According to

455-610: The UK (the Garfield Weston Foundation in the UK), but each foundation works independently with a different team and board of directors. Bakery A bakery is an establishment that produces and sells flour-based baked goods made in an oven such as bread , cookies , cakes , doughnuts , bagels , pastries , and pies . Some retail bakeries are also categorized as cafés , serving coffee and tea to customers who wish to consume

490-575: The Weston Family Foundation (then called the W. Garfield Weston Foundation) reported assets of $ 43.5 million. At the end of 2016, the foundation had over $ 324 million in assets. In 2023, the Weston Family Foundation made grant disbursements of $ 61.8 million. At the end of 2023, the foundation's assets were $ 424 million. There is a familial connection between the Weston family foundations in Canada and

525-505: The baked goods on the premises. In some countries, a distinction is made between bakeries, which primarily sell breads, and pâtisseries , which primarily sell sweet baked goods. Baked goods have been around for thousands of years. The art of baking was very popular during the Roman Empire . It was highly famous art as Roman citizens loved baked goods and demanded them frequently for important occasions such as feasts and weddings. Because of

560-590: The city was $ 30,053, and the median income for a family was $ 40,163. Males had a median income of $ 29,070 versus $ 19,745 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,172. About 9.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over. The Chillicothe R-II School District provides preschool through 12th grade education as well as some other educational programs to students in and around Chillicothe. The town has

595-546: The city was 41.3% male and 58.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 8,968 people, 3,608 households, and 2,197 families living in the city. The population density was 1,370.9 inhabitants per square mile (529.3/km ). There were 4,060 housing units at an average density of 620.7 per square mile (239.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.86% White , 3.69% African American , 0.41% Native American , 0.40% Asian , 0.35% from other races , and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of

630-420: The city was 93.5% White , 3.7% African American , 0.4% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.5% from other races , and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population. There were 3,612 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had

665-518: The early 1980s and have been mostly removed. The 1909 Depot was owned by the City of Chillicothe until 2016, when it was sold to Wabash BBQ to be used as a restaurant. The restaurant has since closed. The Missouri Training School for Girls (1889-1981) was the correctional facility of the Missouri Division of Youth Services . It opened in 1889. In 1956, the school received all of the black girls after

700-564: The fame of the art of baking, around 300 BC, baking was introduced as an occupation and respectable profession for Romans. Bakers began to prepare bread at home in an oven, using grist mills to grind grain into flour for their breads. The demand for baked goods persisted, and the first bakers' guild was established in 168 BC in Rome . The desire for baked goods promoted baking throughout Europe and expanded into eastern parts of Asia. Bakers started baking bread and other goods at home and selling them on

735-702: The foundation initiated the Weston Family Parks Challenge, announcing $ 5 million in funding over 3 years, to enhance Toronto 's green spaces while encouraging private-public partnerships for their long-term sustainability. The foundation also supported the Weston Youth Innovation Award at the Ontario Science Centre, with past recipients including Ethan Chan. In 2022, the Foundation launched a $ 33 million incubator fund to encourage

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770-472: The industry became industrialised. The old methods were seen as unnecessary and financially unsound. During this period there were not many traditional bakeries left. Some bakeries provide services for special occasions (such as weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, business networking events, etc.) or customized baked products for people who have allergies or sensitivities to certain foods (such as nuts, peanuts, dairy or gluten, etc.). Bakeries can provide

805-622: The metal in them was required for wartime use. When they were requisitioned, creating 100 tons of metal alloy, the decision proved very unpopular with housewives. World War II directly affected the bread industry in the UK . Baking schools closed during this time, so when the war ended there was a lack of skilled bakers. This resulted in new methods being developed to satisfy the world's desire for bread, including chemical additives, premixes and specialised machinery. Old methods of baking were almost completely eradicated when these new methods were introduced and

840-400: The oak and walnut timber surrounding the town, as timber originally covered the site. The railroad gave an impetus for town improvements. Soon two and three-story brick business buildings were constructed in place of the former frame structures. From 1865 to 1870, the city improved rapidly, then a lull lasted until 1875, when the erection of the beautiful three-story, $ 36,000 school building

875-414: The population. There were 3,608 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. school districts. The average household size

910-450: The streets. This trend became common, and soon, baked products were sold in streets of Rome, Germany, London, and more. A system of delivering baked goods to households arose as the demand increased significantly. This prompted bakers to establish places where people could purchase baked goods. The first open-air market for baked goods was established in Paris , and since then bakeries have become

945-470: The sustainable production of fruits and vegetables in Canada, particularly in regions with colder climates. In 2024, the Foundation's main funding areas were "healthy ecosystems" and "healthy aging," with a specific focus on environmental stewardship, Canada's north, neuroscience and the microbiome. Funding for the Weston Family Foundation comes from business operations of the Weston family companies. In 2006,

980-685: The world. In the early 2020s, the foundation changed its name to the Weston Family Foundation. In 2007, the W. Garfield Weston Foundation dispensed approximately $ 10 million per year, including major gifts to the British Museum , the Nature Conservancy of Canada , the Ontario Science Centre and the Royal Ontario Museum . By 2010, the foundation had donated more than $ 100 million to conserve natural habitats in Canada. In 2012,

1015-501: Was $ 30,715 (+/- $ 1,036). Approximately, 14.1% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.5% of those under the age of 18 and 16.3% of those ages 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 9,515 people, 3,612 households, and 2,146 families living in the city. The population density was 1,355.4 inhabitants per square mile (523.3/km ). There were 4,108 housing units at an average density of 585.2 per square mile (225.9/km ). The racial makeup of

1050-406: Was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.92. In the city the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.4 males. The median income for a household in

1085-477: Was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 67.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 60.9 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 45,496 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 3,506) and the median family income was $ 56,488 (+/- $ 8,384). Males had a median income of $ 34,937 (+/- $ 3,959) versus $ 25,867 (+/- $ 3,033) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old

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1120-532: Was 9,107 at the 2020 census . The name "Chillicothe" is Shawnee for "big town". Chillicothe is known as "The Home of Sliced Bread". This territory was originally settled by indigenous peoples of the Americas. The Osage and Missouri were in the territory at the time of earliest European contact, which was mostly by French explorers and traders. By 1800 the Shawnee and Iowa had migrated here. The Shawnee came from

1155-409: Was 90.63% (8,254) white , 3.38% (308) black or African-American , 0.32% (29) Native American , 0.83% (76) Asian , 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander , 0.55% (50) from other races , and 4.27% (389) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.3% (212) of the population. Of the 3,608 households, 27.5% had children under the age of 18; 40.0% were married couples living together; 34.4% had

1190-499: Was settled by emigrants from the older counties and others from the Upper South states of Kentucky and Tennessee , as well as Ohio and other "Old Northwest" states, as the westward migration continued. Prior to completion of the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad in 1859, the city was minimally developed with cheap frame houses, with little pretense of architectural beauty or design. The building materials being hewed and sawed from

1225-489: Was started, now known as "Middle School." From that time on Chillicothe made a slow, steady growth up to 1886, when the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad was built through here. That year also saw the introduction of the "Water Works" and electric lights. The city continued to modernize in the early 20th century. Chillicothe was located along the first railroad completed across the State of Missouri on February 13, 1859 by

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