PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) — Anderson’s Bakery celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of serving pastries to customers.
Mary and Bob Anderson opened Anderson’s Bakery in 1976. Today, guests line up outside before the doors open at 6 a.m., and the staff arrives at 3 a.m. to prepare the day’s offerings.
Nearly 1,000 donuts go out every day, along with hundreds more cinnamon rolls, twists and cookies.
“If it wasn’t for the people of Pascagoula and all the surrounding areas, in Jackson County, Harrison and Hancock, we wouldn’t be able to do it,” said Melissa Morales of Anderson’s Bakery.
Frank Corder, a Pascagoula resident, said the bakery has become part of the city’s identity.
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“Whenever you have a birthday or celebrate some event, you come and get a great cake from up here. It’s just part of what you do as a Pascagoula person,” Corder said.
The first 100 guests on Wednesday received a free cupcake for the anniversary.
Bonita Smith, a Pascagoula resident, said the bakery offers more than baked goods.
“They think it’s the bakery items that they sell, but it’s really the love. It’s the way they make you feel when you walk in the door. Then that scent hits you, and the rest is history. You just spend every cent you have,” Smith said.
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