How You Can Help Us Fight Poverty, Together

David Baxter
Sep 3, 2025
3 min read

At Beanchain, our commitment to community runs deep. Whether it's serving a meal, raising awareness, or building connections, we believe everyone can be part of the solution. Here’s how our programs—and trusted local organizations—are already making an impact—and how you can join in.

Beanchain’s Local Response

We’re proud to support programs that meet immediate needs and build lasting stability:

Pay-It-Forward Coffee & Community Meals Behind every latte is an opportunity. Through our Pay-It-Forward initiative, one customer’s purchase can provide a warm drink or meal to someone experiencing hardship. How to Set up a Pay It Forward Program
Food & Goods Drives We partner with community members to collect nonperishable food, hygiene kits, and essential items—then channel them to trusted Mesa organizations supporting those in need.
Unhoused Help Pamphlets Print these and hand them out to help make people aware of the resources available to them!
Check out our Unhoused Help Pamphlets!
Awareness & Advocacy Our Workers Direction philosophy underscores how poverty intersects with housing, food access, and education. We use our platform—social media, in-person events, and our blog—to amplify local organizations and resources. Learn about our Worker Directed Philosophy!

Mesa-Based Organizations Fighting Poverty

These local partners are on the frontlines providing vital support in our shared community:

Housing & Homelessness Support

City of Mesa’s Wrap-Around Services Mesa directs over $5 million in federal funding annually to support coordinated services for individuals and families facing homelessness (mesaaz.gov, Wikipedia).
Mesa Homeless Resource Line Dial 480‑644‑HOPE to connect with referrals, volunteer opportunities, or to learn how to give back (mesaaz.gov).
Off-the-Streets Programs Innovative local efforts focused on getting people into long-term housing have shown measurable success in reducing street homelessness (FOX 10 Phoenix).

Food Security & Meal Access

Salvation Army – Cure Hunger & Overcome Poverty Their Mesa Corps serves meals to anyone in need and also provides housing, bill assistance, and job support to help families and individuals break free from poverty cycles (mesa.salvationarmy.org).
Mesa Dining Room by St. Vincent de Paul Serving hot meals daily and acting as a heat-relief center during Arizona’s blistering summer temperatures—95% of staffing comes from volunteers (stvincentdepaul.net).
United Food Bank & Local Food Pantries Mesa hosts around 19 food pantry locations—including New Hope Community Center, First Presbyterian Church, Calvary Free Lutheran, NATIVE HEALTH, and more—offering food boxes and essential aid (foodpantries.org).

Education & Financial Empowerment

A New Leaf – MesaCAN Programs Offering education from preschool to college, plus financial development for low- and moderate-income individuals, these programs address the roots of poverty directly (A New Leaf).

How You Can Make a Difference

Action	How to Help
Buy a Pay-It-Forward Drink	Your purchase can provide a free coffee and meal to someone in need.
Host a Drive at Beanchain	Organize a collection of food, hygiene products, or school supplies to support local partners.
Volunteer Locally	Join SVDP at the Mesa Dining Room, assist Salvation Army meals, or serve at a food pantry—you could contribute in-kind or via your time.
Educate & Advocate	Share our posts or Mesa city resources to raise awareness. Help others connect with Mesa’s Homeless Resource Line or local shelters.
Partner with Us	Interested in a co-hosted event, training workshop, or pop-up at Beanchain? Let’s design something together.

Final Thoughts

Fighting poverty isn't about one organization doing everything—it’s about communities connecting the dots. At Beanchain, we’re committed to being more than just a café—we’re a platform for action, compassion, and collective impact.

Join Us

Stop by our Mesa location to learn more about local partners and upcoming volunteer opportunities. Get in touch via Instagram or email if you’d like to collaborate, host a drive, or share ideas. Together, we can turn every cup into a chance for someone to rise.