GIBBSTOWN — For Courtney Sizemore Woodruff, launching her new mobile beverage trailer, Rind and Roast, is a true full circle moment deeply rooted in the hometown that raised her.
Raised in Gibbstown and East Greenwich, Courtney has long held a passion for volunteer work, and she is now channeling that dedication into pairing local give back efforts with handcrafted drinks.
Rind and Roast will officially celebrate its Grand Opening on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Broad and Maple (453 W. Broad St., Gibbstown).
Built around a core year-round menu and rotating seasonal offerings, Rind and Roast uses zero mass produced syrups, crafting every flavor feature fresh and in house. Supporting small, local businesses is central to Courtney’s mission, which is why Rind and Roast proudly partners with Ocean City Coffee Company to serve expertly roasted coffee alongside fresh iced teas and homemade lemonades.
Opening day menu highlights include autumn classics like Pumpkin Spice Lattes and signature creations like the Carrot Cake Latte topped with homemade a Cream Cheese Cold Foam.
The vision for Rind and Roast was sparked by Courtney’s childhood best friend, Christina Harris, owner of The Community Plate and recent winner of Best Caterer in Gloucester County. Christina currently runs a popular pop-up café every Wednesday at Broad and Maple, working closely with shop owner Lisa Capasso to serve and represent the needs of the local community.
With her deep roots and passion for service, Courtney fit right in. Bound by a shared belief that “it takes a village,” the friends are teaming up for opening day. The Community Plate will serve a delicious brunch menu with comfortable indoor seating available, alongside a showcase of local vendors.
Emphasizing that the whole community wins when local businesses give back, Rind and Roast’s grand opening will also double as a donation drive for Angels Outreach in Pitman. In collaboration with Lisa Capasso, an active Angels Outreach volunteer, anyone who brings a needed donation item when ordering a drink will receive an exclusive discount on their order.
The day will also boast a chance at winning prizes and exclusive swag.
To receive a Rind and Roast discount, Angels Outreach is looking for new or gently used clothing, shoes, and coats (all sizes, seasons, and genders), non-perishable food, pet food/treats, diapers, baby formula, and baby food, and new toiletries (soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste) and household cleaning products.
Rind and Roast is available to book for private and public events, with an ongoing commitment to returning visibility, funding, and support to local 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Visit www.rindandroast.com for further information.
