Founder Nigel Seaman, a Royal Anglian veteran, created Combat2Coffee to support the wellbeing and mental health of ex-service personnel and their families using coffee as a vehicle for conversation. The first step in the new partnership is the introduction of Combat2Coffee at Larkhill Garrison, part of Project Allenby Connaught.
From its roastery in Ipswich, the Combat2Coffee team of staff and volunteers produce the Combat2Coffee blend using fairtrade and sustainable premium coffee beans sourced from two family farms in Brazil.
Seaman said: "Our mission at Combat2Coffee is to create a supportive community for veterans and their families, ensuring all those affected by mental ill health are heard, understood and supported.
“Partnering with Sodexo enables us to extend our reach and impact, bringing our unique coffee blend and the warmth of our community to the service personnel, veterans and their families living, working and visiting Larkhill Garrison."
Sodexo has partnered with the Armed Forces for over 30 years. With 4,700 colleagues serving 75,000 customers at 35 military bases, Sodexo understands how important the lived experience is for all those living and working at those sites whether military personnel or all ranks and the civilians supporting them.
Mark Baker, chief operating officer for defence at Sodexo UK & Ireland, added: "Our collaboration with Combat2Coffee highlights our commitment to enriching the lives of military veterans and their families through meaningful opportunities and providing much needed health and wellbeing support for those who may be finding it hard to adjust to civilian life. We are excited about the partnership and look forward to working with Nigel and his team to expand Combat2Coffee’s reach further.”