NM United asking fans to Bake It Forward

Posted: Apr 11, 2020 / 09:40 PM MDT / Updated: Apr 12, 2020 / 07:42 AM MDT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s professional soccer team is looking to pay it forward in the kitchen.

New Mexico United is starting its so-called Bake It Forward campaign. The team is asking fans to make something delicious to share with a special organization or frontline workers. You can nominate organizations that could benefit from these food donations by clicking here.

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