2024 Bloom Fund Recipient

Living Beans Coffee in Hildebran NC has been awarded a BLOOM grant to support its new "Stay Awhile" project. This initiative aims to reduce waste, save resources, and build community by providing sustainable mugs and glassware for in-house customers. With the support of the BLOOM grant, Living Beans will encourage patrons to enjoy their beverages in reusable, eco-friendly containers instead of relying on disposable cups and lids.

The "Stay Awhile" project is a natural extension of Living Beans' commitment to sustainability and community engagement. By offering a more sustainable, personal option for enjoying coffee and drinks, the café seeks to reduce its environmental impact while creating a more welcoming experience for customers. Through this initiative, Living Beans is working to foster a culture of sustainability, benefiting both the local community and the planet.

Bloom Fund

Counter Culture Coffee collects $0.01 from every pound of coffee sold to fund our Bloom program. Annually, $1 per pound of our spring coffee blend, Perennial, goes to further increase our contribution. Bloom provides grants to support sustainability initiatives at Counter Culture Coffee partner cafes. Rooted in the belief that everyone’s path toward sustainability looks a little different, this program supports projects of all shapes and sizes our partners identify as impactful.