According to urban legend, the idea of “suspended coffee”  started in Italy as a way for people to anonymously donate a warm cup of coffee to a needy stranger.

The idea is pure simplicity: when you purchase your morning brew, you purchase an extra one for a needy stranger.  There is no middleman, no large unwieldy charity organization, no overhead, no government certification or oversight.  There is only you, the local business, and a stranger–all bound by a simple cup of coffee.

This website aims to help this movement by providing resources for activists and businesses.