May 2, 2013
An idea nurtured on Facebook became a reality in the South Burnett today with the inaugural distribution of “suspended coffees” to local community groups.
The original idea, spotted by Gloria Jean’s Coffees employee Bonny Heit, was to encourage people purchasing their morning coffee to buy two.
The extra “suspended coffee” would be available to people who couldn’t afford to buy one for themselves.
Bonny took the idea to her boss, Kingaroy franchise owner Jason Frecklington. However the idea has been adapted slightly for the South Burnett.
It was decided that the “suspended coffees” should be turned into vouchers which would be distributed via local welfare agencies and community groups.
Vouchers for the first 200 “suspended coffees” were handed over this morning.
Jason said 25 were given to Bluecare, 25 to Centacare, 25 to the Salvation Army and 25 to the South Burnett PCYC.
The idea is obviously popular with Gloria Jean’s customers.
While southburnett.com.au was in the shop, another two “suspended coffees” were purchased.
These will be a second distribution of vouchers next month.
