Recently, Maggie's & M.O.R.E. Cafe to emphasize the mission, not the product. At The M.O.R.E. Cafe instead of the redundancy and the sheltered nature of opportunities traditionally given to differently-abled individuals, the individuals who are part of The M.O.R.E. Cafe find themselves part of a community, having a social circle, and at the front and center of a business, completing a wide variety of complex but manageable tasks. These tasks include manning a cash register, packing donuts, making coffee, preparing smoothies, creating breakfast sandwiches and paninis, and most of all interacting with customers. Simple modifications have been made to how the Donut Shop is run, and people with intellectual/developmental disabilities work directly with job coaches to ensure their successes with each part of a meaningful work environment. We are excited to expand our menu beyond donuts while still offering meaningful opportunities to differently-abled adults.
