Families United in Newtown (FUN) has teamed up with BD Provisions in the Highland Plaza at 125 South Main Street to offer freshly roasted coffee as a fundraiser.

According to FUN founder Linda Jones, $7 of every bag of coffee sold will be donated directly to FUN, the local nonprofit that supports special needs youth and their families. Place orders now by visiting familiesunitedinnewtown.org/fun-shop, or link to the promotion on FUN’s Facebook site.

“This delicious locally roasted coffee — whole bean or ground — and makes a great holiday or hostess gift,” Jones told The Newtown Bee. “Everyone loves coffee.”

Orders are being taken through November 30, and will be available for touchless pickup at BD Provisions on Saturday, December 5, from 10 am to noon, or Sunday, December 6, from 2 to 4 pm.

Coffee orders can be purchased with cash, check (made payable to FUN), Venmo — @FUNNewtown, or on the organization’s new website, familiesunitedinnewtown.org — or via PayPal or credit card.

“Our FUN coffee fundraiser pick-up event will be a drive-by/no-touch event with DJ or live music weather permitting, and FUN volunteer Elves will be distributing the freshly roasted coffee,” Jones said. “Customers who pick up their pre-ordered coffee at BD Provisions can enter to win a raffle prize by filling out an entry form and returning it to an Elf helpers.”

In addition to $50 Visa gift cards, a generous donation from Ingersoll Auto of Danbury will be awarded to the top high school volunteer seller and top FUN family seller. Raffle item will be delivered to winners’ homes by FUN volunteers — again, employing touchless practices.

Founded by Jones and her husband, Duane, FUN offers supervised social and recreational activities for young people with developmental disabilities as well as those on the autism spectrum while helping to raise awareness about autism and funds to support autism research.

The Joneses — parents to Lindsey, Austin, and Tyler — turned the tragedy of Tyler’s untimely passing in 2009 into a positive living memorial for their beloved son. FUN began as a recreational program in memory of Tyler, to help bring the community of special needs families together in a safe and welcoming place.

At each FUN meeting, families are paired with a National Honor Society student from Newtown High School who spends time with the kids, giving the parents a much-needed break.

Any and all are welcome at FUN meetings. The organization also gratefully accepts tax-deductible donations to help underwrite the expense of activities, which are all offered free to participants.

To volunteer, donate, or for more information, visit the FUN website or the Families United in Newtown Facebook page. Anyone with questions about the coffee fundraiser can call Jones at 203-512-6284.