One coffee shop in Norfolk, Virginia has a completely-opposite business model from everyone else in town ... 100% of their profits go back to the community!
Female-owned Coffee Coasters is making a huge difference for a ton of people. How?
Owner Katie Dininny told WTKR-TV, "We are trying to pay our bills and give the money away. The coffee is just an avenue to get us into the community."
Profit from every latte & cold brew goes into sponsorships of events like the Affordable Christmas Store, where families who need extra help can buy gifts for up to 90% off regular price. At Easter this year, they helped assemble and deliver 750 baskets with candy, stuffed animals and books.
Even better? Coaster Coffee has a community garden area on-site, with fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables, all available for free to anyone.
Katie again, "It's a little sparse right now but it's still feeding people, and that's important!"
