321 Coffee Lands in Costco for a Limited-Time Trial with Long-Term Potential
A chance to turn a one time order into long-term impact for disability inclusion in North Carolina.
A member of the 321 Coffee team stands outside Costco with a sweatshirt that stands for what the company is all about, creating more jobs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Raleigh, N.C. (April 21, 2026) – 321 Coffee, a North Carolina specialty coffee roaster dedicated to workforce inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to announce its upcoming launch in Costco across North Carolina, including all Triangle locations.
Beginning April 26, Costco members will be able to purchase 321 Coffee during a limited-time trial across all clubs in North Carolina. This expansion brings high-quality, specialty coffee to thousands of new households while advancing 321 Coffee’s mission to champion disability inclusion. Building on previous retail milestones with Whole Foods Market, Wegmans, Food Lion, this launch marks a significant step toward scaling its inclusive model in mainstream retail environments.
“This is a HUGE opportunity for our growing, mission-driven business,” said Lindsay Wrege, Co-Founder of 321 Coffee. “This initial order from Costco marks our biggest step yet toward our goal of creating one million meaningful work hours for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Becoming an everyday item at Costco would be a game changer for our growth and impact.”
321 Coffee will offer a 2 lb. whole bean bag of its signature medium roast, Elevate, a single origin coffee from Peru known for its smooth, balanced profile.
321 Coffee will offer a 2 lb. whole bean bag of its signature medium roast, Elevate, a single origin coffee from Peru known for its smooth, balanced profile. 321 Coffee believes that coffee should taste great and do good, and is proud to operate an innovative roastery designed around both quality and accessibility.
321 Coffee currently has over 50 employees across its roastery, coffee shops, and mobile coffee cart in Raleigh. From roasting beans to making lattes, team members with IDD are involved in every step of the process. Together they are demonstrating the value and capability of an inclusive workforce.
“Fulfilling this order proved we can deliver at this level,” reflects Lee Suttee, Asst. Director of Coffee. We scaled production five times over for several weeks, and while our recent roastery expansion gave us the capacity, it was our team that made it happen. This is what we’ve been building toward. We’re ready for what’s next.”
This expansion reflects a growing demand among consumers for products that deliver both quality and purpose. Costco members now have the power to champion disability inclusion with every purchase.
This launch reflects a shared commitment to expanding access, increasing visibility, and creating meaningful employment pathways through inclusive work.
To find 321 Coffee at a Costco near you, please visit 321coffee.com/product-locator.
321 Coffee roaster, Paul, stands proudly beside a Loring coffee roasting machine iinside the 321 Coffee roastery in Raleigh, NC.
About 321 Coffee
321 Coffee is a coffee shop and specialty roaster focusing on employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Based in Raleigh, the company currently employs over 50 people. The 321 Coffee team does it all: roasting the coffee, taking the orders, and making the lattes. Together, they are demonstrating the value of an inclusive business model. Launched in 2017, the company is on a mission to change the statistic that 80% of adults with disabilities are unemployed.
Interested in enjoying 321 Coffee at your home, place of business, or next event? Shop the online store at shop.321coffee.com, submit a wholesale inquiry here to partner@321coffee.com, or submit an event request to catering@321coffee.com.