Neighbor to Neighbor will host a fundraising luncheon on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Greenwich Country Club featuring two finalists from “The Great British Bake Off” 2025 season, now airing and streaming on Netflix. The event will support the Greenwich-based nonprofit’s efforts to combat food insecurity.
Jasmine Mitchell, the winner of Series 16 of “The Great British Bake Off,” and finalist Tom Arden will serve as featured guests at the luncheon. Organizers said the event is designed to raise funds for the food pantry’s weekly distributions and related services for income-eligible residents.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jasmine and Tom to Greenwich,” said K. Brent Hill, executive director of Neighbor to Neighbor. “Their stories of creativity, resilience, and connection through food beautifully reflect our mission: bringing people together with care, hope, and generosity.”
Arden visited Neighbor to Neighbor in November 2025, where he met with staff and toured the facility. According to the organization, he expressed interest in supporting its fundraising efforts following that visit.
Mitchell, known as “Jaz,” was crowned the 2025 winner after earning five “Star Baker” titles, multiple “Hollywood Handshakes,” and presenting a four-foot-long final cake. A 23-year-old medical student from Edinburgh, Scotland, she balanced her academic coursework with filming and competition preparation. During the series, she spoke publicly about living with alopecia since age 12. She is completing her medical degree.
Arden finished second in the same season. He earned one “Star Baker” designation, two “Hollywood Handshakes,” and a Technical Challenge win for a tower of French pastries. An entrepreneur based in London, Arden founded a creative agency and helped scale a fashion brand before pursuing new ventures. He is also a published scientist and is developing a documentary film focused on the natural world.
Neighbor to Neighbor, founded in 1975, operates as a nonprofit food pantry serving Greenwich residents who meet income eligibility requirements. The organization provides access to nutritious food, clothing, and other essentials at no cost through weekly distributions and community partnerships.
According to the organization, its mission is to strengthen the Greenwich community by ensuring that essential resources are provided in an atmosphere defined by kindness and respect. Funds raised at the April luncheon will support those ongoing operations.
Additional details about tickets and sponsorship opportunities are expected to be released by the organization in the coming weeks.
