Press Release Aug 31, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ICAN Coffee Takes Over Management of Terrabite Cafe at The Lundquist Institute
New partnership expands employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, now serving food along with specialty coffees and drinks
Torrance, California, August 31, 2026
Today, ICAN Coffee, a program of ICAN California Abilities Network, celebrates being the new management partner of Terrabite Cafe, located at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation in Torrance. Terrabite Cafe will serve the Institute’s community of healthcare workers, researchers, educators, and staff with specialty coffees and fresh culinary dishes.
“We are proud to bring ICAN Coffee to The Lundquist Institute,” said Scott Elliott, Executive Director of ICAN California Abilities Network. “Every role at Terrabite is one our team members applied for, interviewed for, and earned. This partnership gives our clients another place to build skills, earn real wages, and find their place in the workforce.”
The cafe’s food program is led by Chef Hung Quan, a local chef and longtime member of the ICAN community who recently stepped into the role of ICAN Culinary Director. In addition to supporting ICAN Coffee’s culinary operations, Chef Hung brings a menu of fresh, locally sourced dishes to Terrabite.
Terrabite Cafe is located in a private facility, accessible only to employees of The Lundquist Institute and the surrounding medical facilities.
About ICAN Coffee
ICAN Coffee is an employment program of ICAN California Abilities Network, a nonprofit based in the South Bay and Greater Long Beach areas. ICAN offers employment, life skills, and social programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ICAN Coffee creates real jobs for their clients, who apply, interview, and earn their roles as professional baristas and team members. Brewing opportunity. Building inclusion. For more information, visit icancoffee.org.
About The Lundquist Institute
The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research organization founded in 1952 and located in Los Angeles County. Academically affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, the Institute translates scientific discoveries into innovations that enhance human health, pairing research with education and community programs. For more information, visit lundquist.org.
Media Contact
Christian Cannon
Communication & Marketing Manager, ICAN California Abilities Network
christian.cannon@ican.org / 310.344.3804
