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How do I buy a suspended coffee?
It’s simple really. First, you walk into a coffee shop, and instead of buying just one cup of coffee, you buy two or more. You buy one for yourself and one for someone in need. The barista gives you your coffee, then logs the second coffee as “suspended”. The coffee can then be redeemed in a number of ways .
What is my money really paying for?
You don’t 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, or that the recipient is spending money on something other than its intended purpose. Because you’re donating a suspended item, you are in direct control of how your money is helping another human being.
Who am I really helping?
This one is a win-win! Your money doesn’t go to another state, country or continent. It stays right in the community. You not only support someone in need, you also support your local business and all its employees, as well as helping to restore a little faith in humanity.
Can I buy something other than coffee?
Yes! It can be used for more than just coffee. You could buy a hot bowl of nourishing soup, a filling sandwich, a cold drink, fruit, bread, or a full meal. Because of its simplicity, the suspended coffee idea makes it easy to duplicate with other food items. When you donate a suspended item, you’re not only satisfying a person’s immediate need, you may also be helping to restore their dignity.
Who is eligible to receive the free coffee/food?
A suspended coffee can be for anyone. It can be for the homeless man you pass every day on the street, a stressed student in the middle of exams, or a mom who needs a five minute break. It is not up to us to judge who is in need. If someone asks, then they are in need. It helps remind us that no matter how alone you may feel, there is always someone somewhere who cares. Being alone is the scariest thing in the world, and our desire is to brighten those dark... show more days of loneliness and fear. Yes, it’s just a cup of coffee, but it’s about more than the coffee! show more
It’s simple really. First, you walk into a coffee shop, and instead of buying just one cup of coffee, you buy two or more. You buy one for yourself and one for someone in need. The barista gives you your coffee, then logs the second coffee as “suspended”. The coffee can then be redeemed in a number of ways .
What is my money really paying for?
You don’t 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, or that the recipient is spending money on something other than its intended purpose. Because you’re donating a suspended item, you are in direct control of how your money is helping another human being.
Who am I really helping?
This one is a win-win! Your money doesn’t go to another state, country or continent. It stays right in the community. You not only support someone in need, you also support your local business and all its employees, as well as helping to restore a little faith in humanity.
Can I buy something other than coffee?
Yes! It can be used for more than just coffee. You could buy a hot bowl of nourishing soup, a filling sandwich, a cold drink, fruit, bread, or a full meal. Because of its simplicity, the suspended coffee idea makes it easy to duplicate with other food items. When you donate a suspended item, you’re not only satisfying a person’s immediate need, you may also be helping to restore their dignity.
Who is eligible to receive the free coffee/food?
A suspended coffee can be for anyone. It can be for the homeless man you pass every day on the street, a stressed student in the middle of exams, or a mom who needs a five minute break. It is not up to us to judge who is in need. If someone asks, then they are in need. It helps remind us that no matter how alone you may feel, there is always someone somewhere who cares. Being alone is the scariest thing in the world, and our desire is to brighten those dark... show more days of loneliness and fear. Yes, it’s just a cup of coffee, but it’s about more than the coffee! show more
9 recommendations and reviews from 7 people
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Referral from
December 8, 2017
Colette S. asked:This picture was not taken in Dublin, but right here in Greystones I can’t contact any outreach groups that look after homeless here I gave this poor guy some clean warm clothes on Sunday and he was so grateful, but he really needs a hot meal and somewhere to lay his head My heart is breaking for him and the 100’s like him in our country, I’ll try my best to find a group but If in the meantime anyone can help or has any suggestions please let me knowJan G. replied:Anyone know if any of the cafe's in Greystones might be willing for people to pay for a hot drink and sandwich etc for anyone such as this man to come in and get one? I see on suspendedcoffees.com that the Happy Pear are signed up for coffees, but could be nice to be able to do a full meal for them? Either way, more than happy to give if a fundme page is set up...
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Referral from
September 4, 2015
Ruth R. asked:Hi Folks, I've read several times on Facebook about "pending coffee", someone goes in to a cafe/diner, buys coffee for themselves and any number of 'pending', maybe a homeless person comes in later and can ask for 'pending'. I think it's a good idea, wanted to be the one buying, but didn't know if Media had any places that participated? Thanks!BA A. replied:https://www.facebook.com/SuspendedCoffeess
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Referral from
September 30, 2014
Kathy B. asked:Are there any coffee shops in Prince George where a suspended coffee would be honoured?Jennifer C. replied:http://www.suspendedcoffees.com
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Referral from
February 4, 2014
Spotted: C. asked:Hi does anyone know if anywhere in Carlisle does suspended coffees? ThanksLiam W. replied:Looks like these guys are doing a good job http://www.suspendedcoffees.comStevie W. replied:You buy a coffee and ask for one suspended. Then someone less fortunate that may really need a hot drink can go in and ask if there's any suspended coffees. ie homeless.Mike R. replied:For the price of a Starbucks you could drop a jar of coffee, sugar and uht milk into a food bank. Suspended coffees are a way of milking customers in the name of charity.Liam W. replied:I was gonna start a website last year to map all the places that do suspended coffees, but after looking in to it not many places in the UK offer it. Might look at it again.
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Referral from
May 13, 2015
Danny D. asked:Bognor Regis Pending Coffee Network have their posters, logos, tokens and token jars in our first two participants. .. Nathans in the station and the Prom Pit Stop Cafe. ... Both have said that people have been very kind and those less fortunate have already been helped. ... Thank you Bognor. If anyone has an outlet or knows of an outlet that would be interested in speaking with me about expanding the BRPCN please let me know.Maureen N. replied:www.suspendedcoffees.comMaureen N. replied:Have you heard of Suspended Coffees? Have a look at their Facebook page - brilliant.
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