A signature roast blend from Raleigh-based 321 Coffee will be sold at all Costco stores in the Triangle and across North Carolina. Starting April 26, Costco members will be able to purchase whole bean bags of 321 Coffee. The product launch within one of the nation's largest retail chains marks a major milestone for 321 Coffee, a company dedicated to workforce inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Read MoreRaleigh's 321 Coffee, the local roastery built to employ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is jumping from neighborhood favorite to Costco contender on Sunday, April 26. Its headliner is Elevate, a two-pound bag of whole-bean, medium roast coffee the company has quietly been selling around town, now getting a shot at the big time on warehouse shelves across North Carolina.
Read MoreFor 10 days, Raleigh's 321 Coffee was roasting about 2,000 pounds of beans each day. That's how much the facility roasts in a typical week. It took adjusting employees’ shifts and completing maintenance on the equipment after a week, rather than the usual month. But in 10 days, around a dozen people at 321 Coffee had roasted and packaged 20 pallets of coffee beans to be shipped out to Costco Wholesale stores in North Carolina.
Read MoreFrom a folding table to a building. A local Raleigh shop is proof that you can do anything you set your mind to, but coffee is only a part of their story. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shows how the employees make up the secret ingredient.
Read MoreInclusivity-focused North Carolina roasting company 321 Coffee has shifted its roasting operations into a larger facility, adding equipment that more than triples production capacity. Dedicated to providing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 321 Coffee's production scale-up responds to rising demand.
Read MoreA Raleigh coffee chain built on hiring adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is now getting its inclusive products on more shelves. It’s all thanks to one of the shop’s baristas that helped spark a new partnership with a well-known food store.
Read MoreMost Americans wake up and enjoy a morning cup of joe, but Lindsay Wrege is not one of them. The energetic, fast-talking 26-year-old does not like the taste of coffee - preferring her caffeine fix to come from matcha, kombucha, or other teas instead. But she has built one of NC's fastest-growing coffee companies. And it's all about the people.
Read MoreA coffee company founded in Raleigh that employs people with Down syndrome and other disabilities, is now heading to Wegman's shelves with a heartwarming backstory.
Read MoreStudents returning to Merredith College from winter break will be welcomed back with a new addition at the dining hall - 321 coffee. But this isn't your ordinary coffee - this is coffee with a purpose.
Read MoreLindsay Wrege, co-founder of 321 Coffee, delivers a speech at the 2025 Welcome Conference at the Lincoln Center in New York City. Listen to Lindsay’s full speech at the event, which received a standing ovation from the 2,700 in attendance …
Read MoreFresh off an expansion into a larger production space, a Raleigh coffee company now has its products on the shelves of Wegman’s and in the break rooms of Fortune 100 company Cisco. 321 Coffee has landed Wegman’s as a wholesale retailer. It’s coffee became available last month.
Read MoreWegmans has a long history of supporting individuals with disabilities, both in our communities and in our stores. In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness month, we would like to introduce you to few individuals who make Wegmans a place where everyone feels welcome - like Megan who also works at 321 Coffee.
Read MoreOver the last four years Lenovo has worked in collaboration with 321 Coffee, a small independent business at the heart of Raleigh, NC. When visiting their cafés around the city, you're welcomed into a community built on inclusion, possibility and purpose. Founded to provide meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 321 Coffee was a natural ally to Lenovo's Smarter Technology for All ethos.
Read MoreFor someone with an intellectual or developmental disability, it can be difficult to find accessible public spaces, let alone job opportunities. But in designing their buildings and business models to be more inclusive, these Southern coffee shops and eateries welcome everyone while serving quality food and pours.
Read More321 Coffee recently announced that it is expanding to a larger roasting facility - tripling capacity, boosting wholesale growth, and creating jobs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Read MoreThe Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism hosted Untapped Talent, a free professional development workshop designed to educate business owners on strategies to fill open positions by tapping into underutilized, overlooked, and underserved workforce groups, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The workshop featured a local panel of experts, abundant resources, and a keynote from speaker, Lindsay Wrege, co-founder of 321 Coffee.
Read MoreJust in time to welcome students last fall, Lindsay Wrege '21, co-founder of 321 Coffee, opened a new shop on Centennial Campus. It's the largest location to date and the latest in the company's commitment to inclusion and community, providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Read MoreCheck out the official recap video of NSA Carolina’s Awards Banquet at ReCity. This dynamic blend of aerial drone footage, high-energy b-roll, crisp audio soundbites, and cinematic editing tells the story of a powerful two-day celebration of impact, leadership, and legacy. Lindsay Wrege of 321 Coffee was the keynote speaker on Friday, June 13.
Read MoreIn a collaboration aimed at fostering community and inclusion, The Welcome Company is excited to announce a partnership with 321 Coffee, a Raleigh-based coffee shop and specialty roaster committed to employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This new initiative will feature 321 Coffee as a staple in every welcome bag delivered to new homeowners throughout the Triangle, along with a special “Welcome Home” coffee mug for the perfect brew.
Read More321 Coffee and L’Arche North Carolina are presenting an outdoor summer movie series in 2025. These are free and inclusive events that take place at 321 Coffee, 615 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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