A GLASGOW-BASED coffee roaster has teamed up with homelessness charity Social Bite to create an ethically sourced coffee with a positive purpose.
Dear Green, which selected Social Bite as its chosen charity for the first ever Glasgow Coffee Festival in 2014, has developed a new blend which will benefit those experiencing homelessness across Scotland.
Social Bite, a social enterprise which was founded in Edinburgh in 2012, runs a chain of sandwich shops across Scotland, of which the profits go to helping to end homelessness.
The social enterprise also helps the homeless through employment, housing and fundraising means.
Dear Green founder Lisa Lawson said the team is “so happy” to be teaming up with Social Bite for the project.
Her firm has also had an ethical focus over the years, supporting projects improving the conditions and infrastructure of communities in coffee-producing areas.
She continued: “Their work to create employment opportunities, provide housing and donate food and drink to those in need is inspiring and a cause we are extremely supportive of.
“The partnership has so many opportunities for us both going forward, it’s refreshing to know that we have such aligned ethics and we can make a real difference together whilst crafting awesome cups of coffee too!”
Jane Bruce, Social Bite CEO, said: “Also born in Scotland, they share our values of ethical sourcing, as well as being fresh, seasonal and of course delicious! We are passionate about supporting other local businesses and our team have been working hard with our new partner to create our very own Social Bite coffee blend. Great to have Dear Green joining with us in the movement to end homelessness in Scotland.”
The Dear Green x Social Bite Blend is an exclusive blend of Brazilian, Colombian and Rwandan coffee. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of every bag of the coffee will go directly towards Social Bite’s “Pay it Forward” scheme which enables someone experiencing homelessness to receive a free coffee.
In addition, Dear Green will also “Pay it Forward” on all coffees bought in Social Bite cafes until tomorrow.
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