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A Latte Friends: Empowering Adults with Special Needs Through Coffee in D'Iberville, MS

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A Latte Friends: Empowering Adults with Special Needs Through Coffee in D'Iberville, MS

July 10, 2025

A Latte Friends: Empowering Adults with Special Needs Through Coffee in D'Iberville, MS

A Latte Friends is a local, female-owned coffee shop in D'Iberville, MS, empowering adults with special needs through meaningful employment. They provide a welcoming atmosphere where their employees, known as "Superstars," can shine.

More Than Just Coffee: A Mission of Empowerment

A Latte Friends provides opportunities for "Superstars" to grow their job and interpersonal skills while earning money and forming friendships. By supporting A Latte Friends, you're supporting a local vision where individuals of all abilities can thrive.

A Menu to Love: Coffee, Drinks, and Delicious Treats

A Latte Friends offers a wide variety of specialty-grade coffees, Lotus energy drinks, smoothies, and milkshakes, along with muffins and savory waffles. Teacher discounts are also available.

Visit A Latte Friends Today!

Located at 10530 Auto Mall Parkway, D'Iberville, MS, A Latte Friends is open Monday to Saturday from 7 AM to 2 PM. Check out their website alattefriends.com and Facebook page for promotions. They are part of the Main Street Collective family, dedicated to connecting shoppers with the best local businesses in Mississippi.

When you choose A Latte Friends, you're investing in a brighter future for adults with special needs.

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