Coletta’s Crossing Bakery at St. Coletta’s of Illinois is now open to the public, offering delicious, freshly baked cookies that do more than satisfy a sweet tooth -- they support hands-on job training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Community members are invited to stop by St. Coletta’s Tinley Park campus Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., to purchase cookies in the main lobby on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you’re in the neighborhood or just looking for a quick treat, it’s an easy and meaningful way to support the program.

Prefer to plan ahead? Customers can also place advance orders for parties, office meetings, gifts, or special events here. Orders require at least seven days’ notice, while large orders of 200 cookies or more require a minimum of two weeks. For large orders, please call 708-342-5200.

The bakery features five irresistible flavors: Butterscotch, Caramel Pretzel, Chocolate Chip, Cookies & Cream, and Salted Caramel. Cookies are available in two sizes — 2-ounce cookies for $2 and 4-ounce cookies for $4.

Orders can be picked up Tuesday through Friday (closed Mondays), between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., at 18350 Crossing Drive in Tinley Park.

Coletta’s Crossing Bakery is part of St. Coletta’s Bakery Job Training Program, which provides participants with paid work experience, hands-on training, and skill development in a real-world setting. Through the program, individuals build confidence, independence, and pathways to meaningful employment.

Every purchase directly supports this mission — helping create opportunities and transform lives, one cookie at a time.