What is Fair Trade?

Fair Trade is a new model of international trade that provides a clear and just alternative to the free trade system. Fair Trade is built on right relationships--direct human relationships between consumers and producers that respect human dignity, promote economic justice and cultivate global solidarity.

At. St. Francis Xavier Parish, we're working in conjunction with Providence Coffee in Faribault, Minnesota and Catholic Relief Services to promote the concept of Fair Trade. In addition to serving Fair Trade coffee on our hospitality Sunday and major events, we are offering several products for parishioners to purchase. Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and chocolate bars that are fair trade certified and organically grown.

Products Available for Purchase at St. Francis Xavier Parish Office

Fair Trade coffee and chocolate products are now available for purchase at St. Francis Xavier. Fair Trade is the internationally- recognized gold standard for social responsibility. With Fair Trade, farmers around the world are paid a fair price, direct trade occurs between producers and US importers, and sustainable farming practices are maintained with products most often organically grown.

Coffee – $10.50/lb.
Cocoa – $6.50  12 serving package
Tea – $5.00  18 filter bag packet
1.5 oz Chocolate Bar - $1.50
3.5 oz Chocolate Bar - $3.00