Disaster Relief
Starbucks and The Starbucks Foundation strengthen communities affected by disaster by investing in preparedness, response and resilience programs around the world.
As the communities we serve, our partners (employees) and our customers navigate the ramifications of natural and man-made disasters, Starbucks and The Starbucks Foundation continue to work alongside communities to aid with relief efforts and natural disaster resilience, leveraging nonprofit partnership and our local teams to deliver critical support.
We will continue to use this page to provide timely updates, share how Starbucks is working alongside communities and ways to support relief and resiliency efforts. As always, we encourage our partners and communities to follow to local authority safety advisements and reference Starbucks store locator for store specific information.
Latest support
Aiding Hurricanes Helene and Milton Relief Efforts and Recovery
During the road to recovery, we continue to support when and where we can, through partnerships, grants and product donations to help those who are navigating the devastating effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and express our deepest gratitude for first responders and organizations who have been on the ground supporting relief and resiliency efforts.
Our initial giving to uplift communities included more than $1 million in grants from The Starbucks Foundation and the generosity of our Starbucks customers. We supported through longstanding partnerships with American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen, as well as Planet Water Foundation, Team Rubicon and nearly 20 local organizations across multiple states to address urgent needs such as food, water and shelter.
In addition, six-months following initial relief efforts in Asheville, NC, Starbucks and The Starbucks Foundation are joining Good Morning America to support ongoing recovery efforts through a donation of $10,000 in grants and products to River Arts District Association (RADA) Foundation to support community rebuilding. This contribution builds on more than $110,000 support from The Starbucks Foundation to Asheville nonprofits and ongoing partner (employee) volunteering.
Supporting Our Communities and Partners (Employees) During the Los Angeles Wildfires
With the fires in Los Angeles on all our minds, we are dedicated to supporting our partners and communities during this uncertain time through our Partner Care Resources and partnerships with national and local disaster relief and resilience organizations. We are also inviting our customers to join us in donating to the relief efforts, in-store or online. Alongside The Starbucks Foundation and their customers, Starbucks is donating a total of more than $1M to national organizations like American Red Cross, World Central Kitchen and Team Rubicon, along with more than 15 local organizations like LA Regional Food Bank, YMCA of Metro Los Angeles and The Dream Center. Additionally, Starbucks Coffee Company is a Gold Sponsor for the FireAid Benefit Concert in Los Angeles which is dedicated to rebuilding communities that have been devastated by wildfires.
As a thank you to the first responders working hard to protect local communities, Starbucks is offering free tall (12 oz.) brewed hot or iced coffee at our Los Angeles area stores. Additionally, where it’s safe, our local coffeehouse teams are distributing free coffee and food to first responders. As the path to recovery becomes clearer, we will continue to work closely with disaster response organizations to understand where we can meaningfully support.
*Offer valid at participating stores. Offer valid on 1/13/25 to 2/9/25 on cafe and drive thru orders only. Cold brew is not included in this offer. Limit one per customer per visit.
As part of our Community Promise to contribute positively, our Starbucks partners also extend support to their local communities, from volunteering with and donating to relief efforts to offer comfort and connection through cups of coffee to communities and first responders.
For Starbucks partners (employees) looking to help during times of special need, and year-round, consider contributing to the Caring Unites Partners (CUP) Fund – Starbucks financial assistance program funded by partners, for partners.
Partnerships
Our partnerships, such as with the American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen, allow for quick response to provide relief and comfort to people affected by disasters big and small, as well as support to help our grantees serve and meet the unexpected needs of local communities.
Starbucks Corporation will give the American Red Cross 100% of all donations collected at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. The American Red Cross will not receive your contact information. Starbucks cannot provide a receipt for your donation at the register. Should you require a donation receipt from the American Red Cross, please call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to donate by phone, or give online at redcross.org. The American Red Cross name, emblem and copyrighted materials are being used with its permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, company, opinion or political position. The American Red Cross logo is a registered trademark owned by The American National Red Cross. For more information about the American Red Cross, please visit redcross.org.
About The Starbucks Foundation
The Starbucks Foundation strengthens humanity by transforming lives across the world, with a focus on enabling community resiliency and prosperity and uplifting communities affected by disaster. Established in 1997, The Starbucks Foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization under U.S. law.
About Starbucks
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 39,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at stories.starbucks.com or www.starbucks.com.