How Starbucks partners strengthen communities through Neighborhood Grants across all 50 states and in every Canadian province

At Starbucks, serving our communities has always been part of our ethos.  

Every day, our partners (employees) create connections in coffeehouses across North America. They get to know their customers by name, build relationships in their neighborhoods and see firsthand the needs and opportunities that exist in the communities they serve.  

That’s why the Neighborhood Grants program is so meaningful.  

This year, Starbucks partners helped inform more than $4 million in grants to over 2,700 local nonprofits and charities across North America. Since 2019, The Starbucks Foundation has awarded more than 19,000 Neighborhood Grants, investing over $30 million in organizations that are strengthening communities every day.  

What makes this program unique is that it starts with our partners.  

Each year, partners nominate local organizations they believe are making a meaningful difference. Often organizations they know firsthand through partner engagement like volunteering or personal giving. They share why these organizations matter to them personally and how they make an impact in their communities. Those nominations help The Starbucks Foundation identify and support organizations addressing some of the most pressing local needs. 

The causes are as diverse as the communities our partners serve. From hunger relief, family support and youth empowerment, to addressing homelessness, promoting environmental stewardship and building community connections, these organizations are strengthening our communities.  

I’ve always been inspired by how many of these nominations are influenced by personal experiences, volunteer work or relationships built through everyday interactions in our coffeehouses. By giving partners a voice in the process, we’re able to support causes that matter deeply to them and are making a meaningful impact.  

When I look at the thousands of organizations that have received Neighborhood Grants over the years, I see more than funding. I see the collective impact of our partners.  

That’s the power of this program. When we invest in our partners, they help strengthen their communities and deepen the impact of our community coffeehouses in local neighborhoods.  

Congratulations to all the local nonprofits and charities that received a grant, and to the partners who nominated and engage with them throughout the year.