Grand Paradé Coffee

Farmers are the backbone of our everyday lives, from the food we eat to the coffee we drink—none of it would be possible without them. Although they act as the very foundation of the food and beverage industry, producers are often the most overlooked members of the supply chain. Many smallholder coffee producers live in poverty, and amid the effects of climate change and COVID-19, many of them are facing unprecedented levels of food insecurity. A lot of coffee farmers live in food scarcity for up to eight months a year—a period of time often referred to aslos meses flacos, or “the thin months.” In the wake of natural disasters and a disastrous global pandemic, the question stands: How can we ensure that the people putting food on ourtables have food to put on their own? This is a question that Kavi Bailey, founder of Grand Paradé Coffee, has dedicated her life to answering.