“Coffee to You”: Brewing Independence, One Delivery at a Time

Every morning during the first hour of the school day, students in the UMAMS Life Skills program bring smiles & fresh brews to
teachers & staff throughout the building through their student run business, “Coffee to You”. “Coffee to You” is a daily beverage delivery service that gives students in grades 5 through 8 meaningful opportunities to develop vocational, functional & social skills while serving their school community.

Staff members can sign up for daily deliveries or a twice-a-week treat and choose from a menu of hot coffee, tea or iced coffee. Each morning, students prepare orders and deliver beverages directly to classroom doors, practicing real-world skills every step of the way. Once deliveries are complete, they return to the classroom to take
inventory, organize supplies, clean their workspace, and prepare orders for the following day. Students also participate in shopping trips to Wegmans and Costco to restock supplies and help keep the business running smoothly.

“Coffee to You” is much more than a coffee delivery service. It is an extension of the Life Skills program that allows students to apply what they learn in the classroom to meaningful, everyday experiences.

One cup at a time, “Coffee to You” is brewing independence, building
connections, and creating opportunities for every student to shine.