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Supporting Local Communities

We’ll be spotlighting local businesses across the U.S. throughout the year. Along the way, we’re collaborating on custom menu items made with Vita Coco products. Check out what’s brewing (cooking, mixing, and blending too!) at some of our favorite spots and in their surrounding communities.

CHEVERE

100 Pearl St. New York, NY 10004
Founded by the Chevere family and inspired by Manuel Chevere, lovingly referred to as “Pop,” Chevere serves up rich and vibrant Puerto Rican cuisine on New York City’s Lower East Side.
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FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA

28-50 31st St. Astoria, NY 11102 / 12-14 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
Owned and operated by spouses Brian Martinez and Adrian Suero, Fresco’s Cantina & Fresco's Grand Cantina serves up Mexican fusion cuisine and cocktails in bright, colorful restaurants in Astoria, Queens.
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SOBRE MASA

52 Harrison Pl. Brooklyn, NY 11237
Owned by Diana and Zack Wangeman, Sobre Masa serves up authentic Mexican cuisine while sharing the stories behind the importance of Mexican corn and the dedication of those who grow it.
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Bar Flores

1542 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026
Owned and operated by Karla Flores-Mercado, this once pop-up cocktail concept has transformed into the vibrant, brick-and-mortar space that Echo Park’s Bar Flores is today.
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UPTOWN PROVISIONS

12819 Penn St. Whittier, CA 90602
Owned and operated by husband and wife duo Aaron and Sarah Melendrez, Uptown Provisions serves up classic deli sandwiches while providing a welcoming space for the Whittier community.
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Coffee Project New York

21-10 51st Ave. Queens, NY 11101
Co-founded by Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh, Coffee Project NY is an LGBTQ+ owned business with eight locations in New York City that envisions a coffee community we can all be proud of.
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The Simpson Restaurant

673 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11217
Jamaican-born chef Wenford Patrick Simpson cooks up a fusion of classic American and Southern Soul food with Caribbean flair in the relaxed, colorful Simpson Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn.
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Frisson Espresso

326 W. 47th St. New York, NY 10036
Founded and run by best friends Tulian Sanchez and Robert Melo, Frisson serves artisan coffee and espresso drinks with pastries and other treats in two different cozy, upbeat spaces in New York City.
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Sylvia’s Restaurant

328 Malcolm X Blvd. New York, NY 10027
Founded by Sylvia Woods in 1962, the iconic Sylvia’s Restaurant has been serving authentic soul food to presidents, celebrities, and the Harlem community for more than 60 years.
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FruVé xPress Juicery

1131 S. State St. Chicago, IL 60605
Founded by Dominique Dunn, FruVé xPress Juicery offers a wide variety of delicious, healthy, and unique acai bowls, cold-pressed juices, and smoothies in Chicago’s South Loop.
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COFFEE, HIP-HOP & MENTAL HEALTH

1051 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60657
Founded by hip-hop artist and community organizer Christopher LeMark, Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health is brewing tasty lattes while also making therapy more accessible to the Chicago community.
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Hotel Dryce

3621 Byers Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Founded by entrepreneur Jonathan Morris, Hotel Dryce is serving up craft beer, inspired cocktails, and wine in an airy, inviting lobby lounge in Fort Worth's Cultural District.
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Sherman Park Grocery

4315 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53216
Founded by Maurice Wince, this neighborhood grocery store in Milwaukee provides a space for the nearby community to gather and buy fresh produce and other healthy groceries.
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Hibiscus Brew

546 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11225
Founded by Allison Dunn in the thick of the coronavirus pandemic, Hibiscus Brew brings a slice of Jamaica to Brooklyn with coffee, juices, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, teas, and more.
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For Communities, by Communities

In addition to our custom menu items, we’re joining forces with these businesses to donate community grants to local nonprofits of their choice (sometimes, it’s even their own nonprofit!). We’re excited to continue sharing the stories and impacts of these businesses throughout the year and help communities discover, shop, and dine local.

nonprofits we're supporting

Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism to reach their full potential.

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No Cure No Rest

No Cure No Rest is dedicated to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness and providing free rapid testing to underserved communities.

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FUNDACIÓN TORTILLA

Fundación Tortilla is dedicated to promoting cultural education and contributing to the health of the corn sector in Mexico.

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Border Kindness

Border Kindness provides asylum-seekers, migrants, refugees, and highly vulnerable populations with food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and legal services.

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WARRIORS COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROJECT

Warriors Community Empowerment Project provides space for children in the Whittier, California community to participate in track and field activities.

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The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is 24/7 resource organization on a mission to create a world where all LGBTQ+ young people see a bright future for themselves.

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Harlem Grown

Harlem Grown supports NYC youth through mentorship and education programs centered around urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.

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The Sylvia & Herbert Woods Scholarship Foundation

The Sylvia & Herbert Woods Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to students from Harlem and surrounding communities in NYC to help provide access to higher education.

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Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health

Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health focuses on making therapy more accessible to the Chicago community.

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A STEP AHEAD CHESS

A Step Ahead Chess is committed to enriching the lives of youth with chess lessons beyond the board to create the next generation of problem solvers and future leaders.

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Black United Fund of Texas

Black United Fund of Texas supports local communities across the state with a focus on environment conservation, food security, and workforce development.

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Feed My Sheep

Feed My Sheep distributes nutritious food at low or no cost to community members throughout Southeast Wisconsin.

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We’ll be highlighting businesses all year long, so be sure to check back on Instagram and TikTok @vitacoco for more video features!

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