Everyman Espresso

How Coronavirus Affects America’s Coffee Shops | Eater

"A three-location independent micro-chain in Manhattan and Brooklyn that fully closed operations in early April and immediately launched a pandemic-focused delivery program to support hospital workers. The initiative uses out-of-work couriers to deliver pre-brewed coffee, breakfast foods, and handwritten thank-you notes to hospitals across the city, with examples including $2,000 worth of coffee and $3,700 of food donated to a single facility. Supporters can contribute online to fund these deliveries, which both help frontline staff and keep the owner and team employed while the business continues sourcing and brewing in partnership with a longtime roasting collaborator; the program may be decisive for the company’s ability to reopen." - Jordan Michelman