Coffee lovers urged to share the love

Busselton residents are encouraged to get onboard a world-wide initiative to show kindness to those less fortunate.

The initiative, called suspended coffees, is about purchasing a cup of coffee in advance for a homeless or disadvantaged person.

Resident Gary Norden said the initiative was already running in coffee shops around WA and wanted Busselton coffee shops to get onboard.

"I first found out about it online and thought it was a great idea," he said.

"It obviously doesn't eliminate homelessness, but it is a nice gesture for someone who cannot afford to buy their own coffee and restores a level of dignity to the homeless person rather than handing them a coffee or giving them money.

"The idea is that people can go into a coffee shop, pay for a coffee and leave it for a homeless person to come in and grab.

"It doesn't have to be just coffee, it can also be a food."

The Urban Coffee House owner Ren Sweenie said she thought it was a great idea and was willing to start it at her cafe.

"We often get people who buy a coffee for the next person, in a pay-it-forward type gesture, so we would be keen to take this initiative on," she said.

"It's a nice thing to do for someone less fortunate and is good karma for those who decide to take part."

For more information visit www.suspendedcoffees.com .