The owners of 1989 Bake House on Fourth Avenue say a recent tip jar theft inspired them to launch a new pay-it-forward meal voucher program aimed at helping people in need.
After money was stolen from the tip jar, co-owner Randy Koch said his top priority, along with fellow co-owner Rose Trevizo, was making sure their staff was compensated.
“We did replace the tips, obviously, with what we had. My staff works hard for those tips,” Koch said…