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This is Chris Redgrave for Zions Bank Speaking on Business.
The way it works is simple — for every bag of cocoa or coffee you buy from Lock-n-Load, they will send a donated cup of cocoa or coffee to deployed troops. And you can choose to send a package overseas to deployed service members as well with their discounted Coffee for Troops packages. They also make it a point to partner with veteran- or military-spouse owned companies whenever possible.
The cocoa they sell comes from Ghana, and contains no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. This is pure non-alkali cocoa and cane sugar. Many customers try their cocoa and love it so much they use it to make milkshakes in addition to hot chocolate. Utah itself is a huge cocoa capital, so there's a strong customer base here. Around 40,000 Facebook fans attest to the fact that Lock-n-Load Java must be doing something right.
And the coffee? Simply outstanding, grown on small specialty coffee farms all over the world, from a women's cooperative in Rwanda to an organic farm in Costa Rica to a coffee estate in Papua New Guinea. Carl and Lori roast the beans to their exact specifications, then package and ship it to customers across the U.S. and service men and women in all parts of the world. It's an online-based business now but they're strongly considering the possibility of opening a storefront.
The origins of Lock-n-Load Java come from Carl's time serving in the military for 21 years. He and Lori were passionate about giving back to the military and quality coffee, something they experienced as they traveled the world during his military service. Later, after retirement, they discussed ideas about what business they should do. Combining their two passions felt like the most viable idea. So they created Lock-n-Load Java.
With so many of our friends and neighbors serving in the military, it's always beneficial to find ways to support them. Carl Churchill has made this process easier than ever with his business Lock-n-Load Java.
You can check their selection and military-support program out at locknloadjava.com.
For Zions Bank, I'm Chris Redgrave, speaking on business.
Lock N Load Java PO Box 712235 Salt Lake City, UT 84171 www.locknloadjava.com
