How did Father Baker pay only $2,000 to buy millions of meals during the Great Depression? Architectural Icons Buffalo Erie County Lackawanna How did Father Baker pay only $2,000 to buy millions of meals during the Great Depression? Chris Carosa March 24, 2013 2 Instead of a divining stick, the venerable Father Baker used what classic icon to lead him to... Read Full Story Read more about How did Father Baker pay only $2,000 to buy millions of meals during the Great Depression?