The T- Town Torrington Chatter Facebook Group
is delighted to announce that we in conjunction
with some of our great local businesses will be sponsoring and promoting an enhanced suspended coffee program.
is delighted to announce that we in conjunction
with some of our great local businesses will be sponsoring and promoting an enhanced suspended coffee program.
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Participating Merchants:
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What is it?
Every once in a while an idea comes along with the potential to truly make the world a better place. Suspended Coffee is one of those ideas.
The original idea behind "Suspended Coffee" comes from an old Italian tradition that celebrates good souls buying hot drinks for those who struggle to make ends meet. The Chatter group takes it one step further by organizing participating merchants and adding food items and other beverages to the traditional kind gesture.
Here is how it works!
First, it’s simple. You walk into a participating shop and instead of buying just one cup of coffee -- you buy two. You buy one for yourself and one for someone in need.
Second, it’s direct. You do not need to worry if your money is going to actually help someone or just to take care of a charity organization and its overhead and expenses. You also do not need to worry whether or not your recipient will use your gift to buy alcohol or drugs. You can directly control which food or beverage you would like to donate.
Third, it’s win-win. You not only support a person in need, you also support your local business and all its employees. Your money does not go to another state, country or continent. It stays right in our city where it was spent.
Lastly, it can be used for more than just coffee. You could buy a hot bowl of nourishing soup, a filling sandwich, water, fruit, bread, or a full meal. Suspended coffee’s simply makes it easy to duplicate with other food items.
Where do I go to participate?
The following is a list of merchants that have graciously consented to participate in this program;
Note: Local businesses that want to participate should contact Skip Hoxie through the T-Town Torrington Chatter Facebook Group or send an email at suspendedcoffeee@torrington.info.
How does it get distributed?
Those in need can come directly into participating shops and claim an available coupon. The Chatter Group will work directly with local soup kitchens and food pantries as well as other local establishments such as the Salvation Army and Fish to get the word out to those in need.
Every once in a while an idea comes along with the potential to truly make the world a better place. Suspended Coffee is one of those ideas.
The original idea behind "Suspended Coffee" comes from an old Italian tradition that celebrates good souls buying hot drinks for those who struggle to make ends meet. The Chatter group takes it one step further by organizing participating merchants and adding food items and other beverages to the traditional kind gesture.
Here is how it works!
First, it’s simple. You walk into a participating shop and instead of buying just one cup of coffee -- you buy two. You buy one for yourself and one for someone in need.
Second, it’s direct. You do not need to worry if your money is going to actually help someone or just to take care of a charity organization and its overhead and expenses. You also do not need to worry whether or not your recipient will use your gift to buy alcohol or drugs. You can directly control which food or beverage you would like to donate.
Third, it’s win-win. You not only support a person in need, you also support your local business and all its employees. Your money does not go to another state, country or continent. It stays right in our city where it was spent.
Lastly, it can be used for more than just coffee. You could buy a hot bowl of nourishing soup, a filling sandwich, water, fruit, bread, or a full meal. Suspended coffee’s simply makes it easy to duplicate with other food items.
Where do I go to participate?
The following is a list of merchants that have graciously consented to participate in this program;
- Angie's Coffee and More
at 336 N Elm St, Torrington,CT - S&S Sweet Treats
at 38 Main St, Torrington, CT - Scarpelli's Family Restaurant
at 865 Migeon Ave, Torrington, CT
- Tony's Westside Restaurant
at 652 Migeon Ave, Torrington, CT
Note: Local businesses that want to participate should contact Skip Hoxie through the T-Town Torrington Chatter Facebook Group or send an email at suspendedcoffeee@torrington.info.
How does it get distributed?
Those in need can come directly into participating shops and claim an available coupon. The Chatter Group will work directly with local soup kitchens and food pantries as well as other local establishments such as the Salvation Army and Fish to get the word out to those in need.
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Your Comments:
I am constantly torn by the plight of those who have far less than me. Less food. Less warmth. Less love. Sometimes, it seems to be a hill that is
too steep to climb. But I'm always reminded of something I heard once:
Just because you can't do everything doesn't mean you shouldn't do
something. That's one of the driving forces behind my
commitment to donating to Food Kitchens and Pantries. So, I welcome another idea called Suspended Coffee! `Rob S. ~ 2013
After all, what is more human than providing a warm cup of coffee - and just some warmth - to someone not as fortunate as you? I can't wait to suspend some coffee, or a meal, next time I have the chance. `Linda H. ~ 2014 |
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