Alpha Kappa Psi sells cheesecakes for local business promotion

Alpha Kappa Psi, the business fraternity, is selling cheesecakes in collaboration with Chestnut Street Kitchens, a local business in downtown Hays, as a fundraiser and as a local business promotion.

“The purpose is ultimately to raise funds for Alpha Kappa Psi and also to bring awareness to Chestnut Street Kitchens,” said Brandon Taylor, Greensburg senior and vice president of fundraising for Alpha Kappa Psi. “AK Psi is a professional business fraternity, so we’re always excited to work with different business in the city of Hays and also promote their business as well, because we are founded on business principles.”

There are 32 toppings to choose from.

There are multiple ways to order cheesecake. Order online here: Order Form. Orders may also be made from Alpha Kappa Psi’s Facebook page or by contacting any Alpha Kappa Psi member.

The deadline for cheesecake orders is on Oct. 6, in the Center for Student Involvement office located in the Memorial Union lower level room 016. Late orders can be accepted within reason of that week.

This is the first time that Sarah Polifka, owner of Chestnut Street Kitchens, has ever worked with Alpha Kappa Psi. Polifka’s shop has been around for two years, but she’s only been making and selling cheesecakes for Chestnut Street Kitchens for one year.

“We’re excited to work with the business,” said Taylor. “A lot of people had told me about a lot of great things about her. Her cheesecake is phenomenal, it tastes great.”

Cheesecake-making has deep roots in Polifka’s past. She’s been making them for years.

“My sister bought me a recipe book and we have a lot of family functions,” said Polifka. “So I started making them for family functions.”

Chestnut Street Kitchens has other specialties besides cheesecake, including varieties of coffee beans, salsas, dip mixes, cake mixes, teas, bath and body products, and assortments of gifts.

The money raised for Alpha Kappa Psi goes toward their general fraternity functions and helps pay for future events and activities.

Chestnut Street Kitchens is located on 1310 Main Street, in the downtown district of Hays. To contact the shop, call (785) 625-4945, or visit the Facebook page under Chestnut Street Kitchens.