Coffee with a Cause: Casper Volunteers Come Together to Help Neighbors Stay Warm This Winter

When winter arrives in Wyoming, staying warm becomes more than a matter of comfort. For people experiencing homelessness, access to everyday essentials such as gloves, hats, blankets, and hand warmers can make a meaningful difference during the colder months.

In an effort to bring the community together around this need, United Way of Natrona County is partnering with Metro Coffee Company for Coffee with a Cause, a volunteer gathering on Tuesday, November 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Metro Coffee Co.'s Eastside location in Casper.

The event will give community members an opportunity to help assemble Winter Warm-Up Bags filled with essential cold-weather supplies. Volunteers will prepare bags containing gloves, hats, blankets, scarves or neck gaiters, and hand warmers. Once completed, the bags will be distributed through local nonprofit partners that assist Casper residents experiencing homelessness.

Rather than simply collecting donations, the gathering invites people to take part in preparing the supplies themselves. It's a hands-on way for neighbors to contribute their time, connect with a local community effort, and help make useful resources available to people who need them.

Metro Coffee Company is also adding a little warmth to the afternoon. Everyone who helps pack the Winter Warm-Up Bags will receive a complimentary small hot chocolate or steamer. It's a simple gesture of appreciation for those choosing to spend part of their day giving back.

Those interested in participating do not need to RSVP. However, anyone who would like to let organizers know ahead of time can email United Way of Natrona County at office@unitedwaync.com.

For residents who cannot attend in person, the opportunity to help does not end at the coffee shop. United Way is also accepting winter supply donations through its Amazon Wishlist. Items can alternatively be dropped off at the organization's office at 350 Big Horn Road, Suite 100, in Casper.

As the colder season draws closer, initiatives like Coffee with a Cause show how local partnerships can turn community goodwill into practical assistance. A donated blanket, a pair of gloves, or a couple of hours spent packing supplies may seem like a small contribution, but together, these efforts can help someone face the winter with a little more warmth and support.

Coffee with a Cause will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. MST at Metro Coffee Co.'s Eastside location, 4130 Centennial Hills Drive, Suite 100, Casper, Wyoming 82609. Hosted by United Way of Natrona County in partnership with Metro Coffee Company, the gathering will bring volunteers together to assemble Winter Warm-Up Bags for local nonprofit partners to distribute to neighbors experiencing homelessness. Each volunteer who helps pack bags will receive a complimentary small hot chocolate or steamer. No RSVP is required, although attendees may email ahead to let organizers know they plan to participate.

Those unable to attend can support the initiative by purchasing winter essentials through United Way's Amazon Wishlist or dropping off supplies at its office at 350 Big Horn Road, Suite 100, Casper. For questions or inquiries, contact United Way of Natrona County at (307) 237-9367 or office@unitedwaync.com. Additional information is available at https://unitedwaync.com/.

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Event details and promotional image courtesy of United Way of Natrona County