FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) \u2014 The Mug Community Coffee Shop, in Fresno, is reaching out to the community for support as it faces financial challenges. <\/p>\n
Co-owner Michael Edgar, who runs the shop with his wife, said they started the cafe in hopes to connect with ministry and the community. <\/p>\n
“(We) fell in love with the community,” Edgar said. “And I feel like the community fell in love with my wife and I as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite overcoming past hurdles, including the pandemic, the couple is now struggling with rising costs. <\/p>\n
“This last year in 2025, I feel like there was just something different as the increase in prices kept going up between, you know, supplies, lease, PG&E, employees, everything,” Edgar said. <\/p>\n
Edgar said the daily cost to keep the cafe’s doors open is higher than ever before. <\/p>\n
The Edgars have turned to social media to ask for help, expressing the urgency of their situation. <\/p>\n
“If you love what ‘The Mug’ stands for, if you’ve ever had a great coffee, a special moment, or simply enjoyed our atmosphere, we need your support now more than ever,” they posted on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n Edgar emphasized the importance of community support and being transparent about needing help. <\/p>\n “We’re either going to be the next ones (to close) or we can just do something about it now and cry out to the community,” Edgar said. <\/p>\n ‘The Mug’ is not just a coffee shop; it also serves breakfast and lunch, with everything made fresh to order. <\/p>\n For more information about their menu, click HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n