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Is Starbucks funding any military operations?

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July 16, 2024
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  • July 16, 2024

No. Starbucks has never funded military operations with any government, anywhere in the world.  

What we do fund is food aid for communities in need. The Starbucks Foundation, along with global licensee partners, have provided over $3 million to World Central Kitchen to provide more than 1 million meals to families in Gaza. 

Our hearts break for all affected by the violence and conflict in the Middle East. We’ve always condemned violence against the innocent.  

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