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Communities The power of positive contribution

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Whether it's working to relieve hunger, building purpose-defined stores, or investing in under resourced communities, serving our communities is part of our ethos.  

Starbucks commitment to those who serve and their families

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Young musicians shine at Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz

For nearly three decades, the Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz benefit concert has showcased talented young musicians in the Seattle area while raising more than $1.4 million for high school music programs.

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According to the USDA, over 47 million people in the United States, including more than 7 million children, are food insecure. At the same time, roughly one-third of food is wasted. 

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By The Numbers

  • 133 M

    Pounds of food diverted from waste streams through FoodShare.

  • 7 M

    Meals* donated during our Global Month of Good in April 2025

  • 4,400+

    Number of volunteer service hours completed by partners through ALL.IN

  • 1,000

    Starbucks community stores around the world, by 2030.

  • 100

    Starbucks Military Family stores, read about our commitment to veterans and the military community.

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2024 GLOBAL IMPACT REPORT

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    Uplifting our communities every day   

    At Starbucks, we believe it is our responsibility to contribute positively to the communities we serve.

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Starbucks made a commitment to reinvest $100M into hunger relief by 2030.

*Every $1 invested in The Global FoodBanking Network® provides enough food for an average of 14 meals.

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    Global Community Impact Grants

    The Starbucks Foundation drives locally relevant impact in communities where Starbucks operates around the world.

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    High school musicians shine at Starbucks 28th Hot Java Cool Jazz

    Starbucks 28th Hot Java Cool Jazz brought together some of the Seattle area’s top jazz musicians for a sold-out performance at the historic Paramount Theatre.

    April 3, 2025

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    Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz is a testament to the value of the arts

    The benefit concert, now in its 27th year, has raised more than $1 million for high-school jazz programs in Washington state.

    April 1, 2024

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