The idea for SAME Cafe was born out of Libby and Brad Birky’s experiences in volunteering at food banks and shelters over a number of years. The cafe, based in Denver Colorado, has a great philosophy; “Everyone, regardless of economic status, deserves the chance to eat healthy food while being treated with dignity”.
The cafe doesn’t operate as you would expect, which is reflected in their slogan; ”wonderfully different”. Instead of a set menu, cash register and all patrons paying for meals, SAME Cafe uses fresh, organic produce and an ever changing menu, a donation box for customers to leave whatever amount they feel the meal was worth (+ a little more as a donation for someone less fortunate if possible) and a “work for your meal” concept for those who don’t have enough cash to pay. If a customer cannot cover the cost of their meal, they work for an hour instead.
Check out this news story clip; SAME Cafe.
SAME Cafe is simultaneously filling bellies with healthy fare, improving self worth and building community. We’ve made a donation. Here’s the link if you’d like to do the same; Donate to SAME Cafe.
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Where did you get your blog layout from? I’d like to get one like it for my blog.
Hi there,
I’ve just stumbled upon your blog, via your comment left at Back in Skinny Jeans. Your blog looks marvelous, and I look forward to reading more. (My kids just woke up, so I suppose I should tear myself away from this computer screen, and fix breakfast…)
Anyhow, I just wanted to say hi! and that I love what I see so far. ; )
Cheers
Hi kirwin,
Thanks very much for stopping by and for your feedback – appreciate it. Hope to see you back here!
Cheers
Sami
Hi Susan,
It’s actually a free WordPress theme I found here; http://www.wpthemereview.com/speakr-11/. This is a great site btw. The author rates all the themes for SEO. The link shows the original design and layout. I’ve had the design and some of the code tweaked. Hope this helps.
Cheers
Sami