Outreach- UMCOR Coffee Project
THE UMCOR COFFEE PROJECT
Through the UMCOR COFFEE PROJECT our congregation can enjoy delicious coffee, tea and chocolate while helping small-scale farmers in Latin America, Africa, Asia and the U.S. as they build a better future for themselves and their families.
Through the project, farmers earn a fair price for their products, have access to affordable credit, and gain a long-term trading partner they can trust, a Fair Trade Organizaeion called Equal Exchange.
With this support, these communities invest in education, health care, and agricultural imporvements.
In addition, for each pound of coffe, tea, or chocolate purchased by UMC congregations through the project, Equal Exchange makes a contribution to UMCOR programs that support community- based cooperatives in coffee growing regions.
Around the first of next year you will be able to purchase Fair Trade items at church. Now you may go to their web-site and find more information and place orders.
http://interfaith.equalexchange.com <http://interfaith.equalexchange.com/>