Sodexo Live!, the food-and-beverage provider at The San Diego Convention Center, has announced a new collaboration with Talitha Coffee, a local roastery with a mission-driven business model that includes support of victims of human trafficking.
“Our San Diego team is continually looking for new ways to support local businesses and create a positive impact in the communities we serve,” Sodexo Live! Regional Vice President of Southern California Bobby Ramirez says. “We’re excited to partner with Talitha to bring their delicious coffee and inspiring mission to our clients and guests.”
The new partnership offers meeting planners holding events at the convention center the opportunity to upgrade their event beverage service with a Talitha custom blend, exclusively available at SDCC and not available for retail purchase.
In 2024, Sodexo Live! served approximately 700,000 cups of coffee at the convention center.
Jenny Barber is a survivor from the world of human exploitation. She and her husband co-founded Talitha Coffee Roasters. The flagship store is in Liberty Public Market and the roastery is on National Avenue in Barrio Logan.
The couple aim to reduce human trafficking by employing survivors through a referral network and providing them with the necessary resources to stay self-sufficient.
“By working with Sodexo Live! and the convention center, we can raise awareness year-round and support survivors through expanded employment opportunities,” Talitha Head of Sales Jake Jiron says. “This relationship builds on the growth and success we’ve developed with other San Diego businesses.”
