The idea of suspended coffee is simple: When you buy a coffee or meal, you pay for a second one. The barista or waiter gives you your coffee/food, then logs the second coffee/meal as “suspended”...
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The idea of suspended coffee is simple: When you buy a coffee or meal, you pay for a second one. The barista or waiter gives you your coffee/food, then logs the second coffee/meal as “suspended” (meaning that the transaction has been paused, or not yet completed – the money has been received, but the coffee has not yet been delivered).
When someone who can’t afford a coffee comes in, they can ask whether there are any “suspended” coffees. The barista checks the log and, if there are any pre-paid coffees, the person is given a free coffee. The transaction is then considered complete.Who is eligible?The premise is that anyone in need can seek this out. Each business will need to decide who they feel in need. I don't believe it is for us to judge who is in need and who is not. It may be a single mother, a business man who's been looking for a job for months-It's all about using your judgement and spreading a little kindness by paying it forward. Great topic for community business meeting.
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Jan 3, 2014 by
Angela Horton (7 points)
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The idea of suspended coffee is simple: When you buy a coffee or meal, you pay for a second one. The barista or waiter gives you your coffee/food, then logs the second coffee/meal as “suspended” (meaning that the transaction has been paused, or not yet completed – the money has been received, but the coffee has not yet been delivered).
When someone who can’t afford a coffee comes in, they can ask whether there are any “suspended” coffees. The barista checks the log and, if there are any pre-paid coffees, the person is given a free coffee. The transaction is then considered complete.Who is eligible?The premise is that anyone in need can seek this out. Each business will need to decide who they feel in need. I don't believe it is for us to judge who is in need and who is not. It may be a single mother, a business man who's been looking for a job for months-It's all about using your judgement and spreading a little kindness by paying it forward. Great topic for community business meeting.
