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7-Year-Old Texan Named “Kidtrepreneur of the Year” for Founding Nonprofit
The term “Kidtrepreneur of the Year” doesn’t quite roll off the tongue in a Texas accent, but it’s certainly a special title that was recently earned by 7-year-old Rockwall resident Kaden Newton. Fox 4 News says that he was the youngest of all of the nominees in the running to win the title and prize money totaling $10,000 via a vote on Barbara’s Bakery’s Facebook page.
Barbara’s Bakery, best known for its products like Puffins cereals and Snackimals, was founded in the 70s by a 17-year-old girl. Now the company likes to highlight and reward young people who are ambitiously becoming entrepreneurs. Newton was chosen for founding Mac & Cheese and Pancakes, a nonprofit that collects “kid-friendly food” for local food pantries.
“You can go to his Amazon Wishlist at and ship it directly to his headquarters. Thanks for spreading the word and helping fight childhood hunger!!” the Mac & Cheese and Pancakes Facebook page reads.
How is Newton planning to spend his prize money? “We can buy a lot of food and, more importantly, mac and cheese because that’s a 30-cents box,” Newton told Fox 4 News, excited to keep giving back to his community and those in need.
