Coke Florida Surpasses $1 Million in Black History Month Investments

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida marks milestone in education and economic opportunity efforts across the state.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has invested over $1 million to support programs that increase digital access and technology education for Floridians as part of its Black History Month initiatives. The company, one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the U.S., has donated nearly 2,100 laptops to schools, nonprofits, and community organizations, and has refreshed or enhanced 24 computer labs since 2021 to create inclusive learning environments.

Why it matters

Coke Florida's investments in technology access, education, and economic empowerment demonstrate its long-standing commitment to supporting the Black community and helping to build stronger communities across Florida. As one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the country, Coke Florida's actions during Black History Month set an example for other companies to follow.

The details

As part of its 2026 Black History Month programming, Coke Florida will donate 300 new laptops, bringing the company's total contribution to nearly 2,100 devices distributed to schools, nonprofits, and community organizations statewide. These donations support remote learning, job training, and workforce readiness. Coke Florida's commitment to closing the digital divide also includes long-term investments in community technology labs, with 24 computer labs refreshed or enhanced since 2021, including six that will be dedicated this year.

  • Coke Florida launched its technology access efforts in 2018.
  • Since 2021, the company has refreshed or enhanced 24 computer labs.
  • Coke Florida will donate 300 new laptops in 2026 as part of its Black History Month programming.

The players

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida)

A strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company and one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States, with an exclusive territory covering forty-seven counties in Florida. Coke Florida is also one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States.

Percy L. Wells II

Group Vice President of Government Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications at Coke Florida.

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What they’re saying

“At Coke Florida, Black History Month is not just about reflection—it's about continued actions to pay it forward. By maintaining our focus on technology, education, and access to resources year after year, we're helping people gain the tools they need to reach their full potential and strengthening the communities we proudly serve.”

— Percy L. Wells II, Group Vice President, Government Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications (businesswire.com)

The takeaway

Coke Florida's significant investments in technology access, education, and economic empowerment during Black History Month demonstrate the company's long-term commitment to supporting the Black community and building stronger communities across Florida. As one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the U.S., Coke Florida's actions set an example for other companies to follow in their efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.