Alltown Fresh recently celebrated National Coffee with a Cop Day for the third year in a row across all of its locations in the Northeast, as well as at its sister store, Honey Farms Market. The day of recognition is held annually on the first Wednesday of October and brings together community members and law enforcement in stores.

Launched nationally in 2016, Coffee with a Cop “aims to foster trust and strengthen relationships between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.” On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, more than 120 officers from local police departments, 192 community members and seven comfort dogs attended the gatherings, increasing overall participation from 2024, Alltown Fresh said.

Across the Alltown Fresh and Honey Farms Market locations, the retailer said heartfelt stories and meaningful conversations unfolded:

• “Alltown Fresh Hopkinton welcomed 20 community members, including two guests who came specifically to speak with Hopkinton Police Officers in a safe, comfortable setting. One gentleman traveled from Douglas, Massachusetts, after seeing the event on Facebook. A dedicated police radio enthusiast and patch collector, he was delighted when one of the officers returned to the station to bring him patches for his collection.”
• “Alltown Fresh Marlborough saw one of its regular guests stop by to chat with officers about ongoing street closures in the area, an example of a simple, direct conversation that embodies the spirit of the event: open dialogue between residents and local law enforcement.”
• “At Honey Farms Market Braintree, 12–15 guests engaged in heartfelt discussions with the Chief and officers. Many shared personal stories, from appreciation for officers’ professionalism and compassion supporting children with mental health challenges, to lighter moments like a gentleman who happily enjoyed a donut with an officer, joking that it was a treat his wife usually wouldn’t allow.”