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The Little Cocoa Bean Company was founded with a simple but powerful vision: to make healthy food more convenient, fun, and culturally inclusive for young children. More than just a café, we are a movement dedicated to reimagining what it means to dine with kids. We believe all children deserve access to nutritious, thoughtfully prepared meals that celebrate global flavors and reflect the diversity of the families we serve.

In 2022, we opened The Tot Café, an eatery designed with both children and caregivers in mind. Our fast-casual café provides a welcoming space where families can gather, play, and enjoy nutrient-rich, globally inspired meals. By centering the needs of parents, we have established a much-needed “third place” for families—a space that fosters community, connection, and belonging.

Now, we are expanding our impact by bringing The Tot Café experience to the Boston Children's Museum—one of the most beloved family destinations in the city. This exciting new location will allow us to introduce even more families to our mission while providing a thoughtfully designed space where kids can eat, play, and explore, and caregivers can take a much-needed moment to relax.

Economic empowerment is at the heart of everything we do. We hire from within our community, pay competitive wages, and are actively working toward an employee-owned model by the end of 2025, ensuring that the people who build our business also share in its success.

At The Little Cocoa Bean Company, we believe that all children deserve access to nutritious, delicious meals—regardless of their family's financial situation. To further our mission, we have launched a crowdfunding campaign to make meals at our new café in the Boston Children's Museum free for children from income-constrained families. By supporting this initiative, you're helping us create a welcoming space where every child can enjoy wholesome food, build healthy eating habits, and feel a sense of belonging. Join us in nourishing the next generation—one meal at a time.

Giving Rewards:

🍴 1 Meal Sponsored – A Note of Thanks
Every meal matters! When you sponsor just one nutritious meal, you'll receive a heartfelt thank-you email directly from Tracy, our founder and fellow parent on a mission to feed our littlest eaters well.

📣 3 Meals Sponsored – Social Shout-Out
Your generosity deserves the spotlight! Donate 3 or more meals, and we'll celebrate your support with a shout-out on our social media channels.

🪟 10 Meals Sponsored – “Thanks to You” Window Recognition
Our cafe windows are being transformed during construction, and you can be part of it. Donate 10 meals and we’ll add your name to a special donor panel displayed on-site—a public thank-you for your support in nourishing our community.

☕ 20 Meals Sponsored – LCB Branded Mug
Support 20 meals and we’ll ship you our signature LCB reusable mug. Sip with pride knowing you’re helping families eat well.

🍃 50 Meals Sponsored – Love Leaf on Our Giving Tree
When you sponsor 50 meals, we’ll embroider your name (or a name of your choice) onto a leaf that will live on our Giving Tree—a beautiful, installation in the cafe honoring those who help our community thrive.

💗 100 Meals Sponsored – Carved in Our Heart
With your generous donation of 100 meals, your name will be etched into a heart on our Giving Tree centerpiece. Whether carved, layered in vinyl, or added with love, this tribute will be a lasting reminder of your impact.

🎉 500 Meals Sponsored – Host or Gift a Private Event at LCB
Go big with your giving and we’ll go big with our gratitude. Donate 500 meals and enjoy a private event hosted at our cafe for up to 25 guests—including full meal service. Perfect for birthdays, reunions, or special celebrations.

Little Cocoa Bean's Feed the Future Campaign

Free meals at our museum cafe for children from income constrained families