A year of volunteering, together

At Starbucks, service and connection have always gone hand in hand. Whether it’s welcoming someone into our coffeehouses or showing up in our neighborhoods. We know small acts of care can spark real change. Volunteering is one of the most meaningful ways we can extend our presence in a community and extend the service we provide in our coffeehouses beyond our physical walls.

When partners help us choose the organizations we support through corporate giving or through their volunteer hours, Starbucks helps strengthen the community and carry forward the values that have shaped our company for decades.  

This year, we’re building on that legacy in simple, impactful ways.  

April: Global Month of Good  

Every April, Starbucks partners (employees) around the world come together to give back through volunteer service.   

In the U.S., we will:   

• Host Coffee with Community events with local food banks, nonprofits and community groups. These events invite local community organizations into the coffeehouse to foster connection and community conversation.
• Volunteer with nonprofits in communities across the country, including Feeding America food banks and Keep America Beautiful cleanup events nationwide.  
• Provide a double Giving Match. When Starbucks partners volunteer with qualifying organizations, the company will provide an additional financial donation to match the hours volunteered. In April, this financial match is doubled to encourage more volunteering.   

Service continues year-round  

• In May, we’ll celebrate Military Appreciation Month with Blue Star Families, including a new effort to collect and share stories of service from customers in our coffeehouses, highlighting the experiences of military families and the communities that support them.  
• In September, in honor of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 partners will join 9/11 Day Meal Pack service events across the country to contribute to making September 11 the largest day of service in America.
• During the holiday season, partners lead giving and volunteer activities with local nonprofits, supporting families and local communities.  
• Partner networks lead volunteer events year-round tied to heritage and awareness months.  
• Building on this longstanding commitment to serve local communities, this year Starbucks is also partnering with America250, the national nonpartisan organization established by Congress to lead the nation’s 250th anniversary. We’re contributing to the America Gives initiative, a nationwide program designed to make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in U.S. history, which complements the community impact Starbucks partners already drive. 

When communities thrive, we all thrive. We’re grateful to the partners, customers and organizations who make this work possible, and we look forward to another year of meaningful service across the country.