Starbucks Philippines continues its commitment to youth education with the opening of its second community store in the market in Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City. This new store adds to the global network of over 200 Starbucks® Community Stores and over 50 stores in the Asia Pacific region. Starbucks Community Stores create environments that aim to help uplift communities in locally relevant ways. These store concepts – led by partners who directly connect to the initiative or cause of that store – provide intentional and dedicated programming and experiences.

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Building on the positive impact on youth created by Starbucks Philippines’ first Community Store in Abad Santos Tondo last September, this new store continues to create economic opportunities and empower underserved communities through youth education.

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A portion of the proceeds from the Maysilo Circle Community Store will support Mano Amiga Philippines, an organization dedicated to enhancing education for children from low-income communities. Established in Mexico in 1963 and active in the Philippines since 2008, Mano Amiga has steadily grown, providing more scholarships each year to deserving students.

Starting this October, Starbucks Philippines, in partnership with Mano Amiga, will launch the Raising Readers and Raising Leaders programs. These initiatives will benefit underprivileged youth at Nayon ng Kabataan in the Welfareville community, Mandaluyong City. Raising Readers promotes literacy through storytelling, arts and crafts, and nutritious meals. Raising Leaders offers leadership training, life skills workshops, scholarships, and school placement support. Together, these programs aim to advance children's education and positively impact their communities.

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"We are thrilled to work with Mano Amiga for our second Community Store, as their mission aligns with our values and commitment to advancing youth education in the communities we serve," said Noey Lopez, president of Starbucks Philippines. "Through this meaningful partnership, we are helping to create a brighter future for the Filipino youth."

Bringing Learning Closer to Home

The new Community Store also features Starbucks first Community Library, designed to empower children through the transformative power of books.

This library aims to inspire continuous curiosity and lifelong learning by fostering a love for reading from an early age. It will feature a diverse collection of books, including works by Filipino writers and illustrators that showcase Filipino values and experiences, as well as a selection of international books offering young customers an enjoyable reading experience while inside the store.

In addition to a two-story space for the café, Starbucks Philippines has co-created a custom mural with Manila-based artist Tara Soriano. Her vibrant artwork, titled “Of Books and Beans” depicts coffee and books coming together and reflects her personal passion for inspiring young minds.

Strengthening Community Ties in Mandaluyong

Since the launch of Starbucks FoodShare in 2022, in partnership with Grab and the Philippine FoodBank Foundation, Starbucks has donated over 1.3 million food items nationwide, helping to relieve hunger in the community. Starting October this year, select Starbucks stores in Mandaluyong will donate rescuable food directly to the Welfareville community.

Additionally, Starbucks Philippines will collaborate with Gawad Kalinga to bring Kusina ng Kalinga+ to Welfareville. This initiative empowers local parent volunteers to prepare nutritious meals for children in public schools. In partnership with The Starbucks Foundation, Starbucks has provided over 236,000 meals across the country since 2022, and starting this October, they will be supporting 200 children in this community through this initiative.

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The 50th Community Store in Asia Pacific, which is also the 1st Community Store in Hong Kong, will focus on empowering youth

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From serving under-resourced communities, to empowering farmers, youth and women, and creating positive impact with local nonprofit organizations, the Starbucks Community Store Program reaffirms the brand’s commitment to inclusion and engaging local communities

Starbucks Asia Pacific announced the opening of its 50th Community Store in the Asia Pacific region on July 2nd, marking an important milestone in its ongoing journey to strengthen local community connections and positively contribute to the communities it serves.

Always more than just serving coffee, Starbucks Community Stores are at the heart of Starbucks mission to nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection.

“We are thrilled to unveil Starbucks Asia Pacific’s 50th Community Store in Hong Kong, providing a third place for youth communities in Hong Kong," said Emmy Kan, president, Starbucks Asia Pacific. “Starbucks has always stood for more than just coffee, the Starbucks Community Store Program has helped strengthen and create pathways to opportunities in the communities where we live, work, and grow. These Community Stores amplify the power of the third place, enabling our partners to connect with local communities in deeper, more meaningful ways, and drive more positive impact in the neighborhoods they know best."

The <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2013/starbucks-builds-on-long-standing-commitment-to-investing-in-communities-la/">first Community Store in Asia Pacific</a> opened in Langsuan, Bangkok, Thailand, in 2013. The Langsuan Community Store aims to make an impact through a profit-sharing model where 10 Baht (approximately 30 cents USD) from every hand-crafted beverage sold is donated to the Integrated Tribal Development Foundation (ITDF), which supports local coffee and farming communities in Northern Thailand.

Since the community store opened, Starbucks has contributed over 17 million baht (approximately $500,000 USD) to these communities. This has helped ITDF to implement initiatives ranging from providing clean drinking water, schools and facilities, to training for villagers and coffee facilitators to support hill tribe farmers in coffee quality control and C.A.F.E. practices. In 2023, Starbucks Thailand celebrated its 25th anniversary by transforming its largest store into the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2023/starbucks-celebrates-25-years-of-coffee-and-connections-in-thailand/">2nd community store in Thailand</a>, also supporting ITDF and Scholars of Sustenance (SOS), an NGO that focuses on fighting against food waste and hunger.

Starbucks has since opened 50 Community Stores in Asia Pacific, including in markets such as Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, working towards the goal of reaching 1,000 Starbucks Community Stores globally by 2030.

Community Stores seek to strengthen their local communities and create pathways to opportunities. In <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2023/starbucks-malaysia-launches-first-signing-store-in-borneo-and-the-third-in-malaysia/">Malaysia</a> and <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2022/starbucks-indonesia-opens-first-signing-store/">Indonesia</a>, Starbucks introduced Signing Stores, dedicated to providing employment and career progression opportunities for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. These stores also serve as hubs for celebrating Deaf culture and increase awareness within the local community.

In India, Starbucks opened <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2020/women-lead-the-way-tata-starbucks-opens-two-all-women-stores-in-india/">All Women Community Stores</a> operated entirely by women partners (employees), to develop their skills and demonstrate their leadership in the workplace as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to empowering its female partners in meaningful ways.

Korea is home to eight Community Stores, where Starbucks Korea uplifts local communities and supports various causes, including youth education, inclusive design, and the environment. The market also has a <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2024/starbucks-korea-celebrates-decade-supporting-youth-with-ja-korea/">10-year partnership with JA Korea</a> to provide career education, which has impacted over 18,000 students. The initiative is partially funded by the proceeds from the Community Stores.

Vietnam opened its f<a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2023/starbucks-vietnam-opens-first-community-store-dedicated-to-youth-vocational-education/">irst Community Store, the Nguyen Huu Huan Community Store</a>, which supports the nonprofit organization REACH, providing vulnerable youth with vocational training, skills, and employment opportunities to build a better future for themselves and their families in Vietnam.

<a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2023/starbucks-opens-first-community-store-in-taiwan/">The Starbucks® Hualien Heping Community Store</a> in Taiwan has been designed as a community-based third place that strengthens ties between residents in the neighborhood while fostering pride in the region's diverse indigenous culture. A portion of the profits from this store is donated to Hualien County Private Heping Sustainable Charity Foundation, an organization with deep roots in the area and community, to support a local emergency relief fund.

The 50th Community Store in Asia Pacific, located in Hong Kong

The 50th community store, located at the East Asia Mansion, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, is the first Community Store in the Hong Kong market with a focus on creating meaningful opportunities for youth.

Starbucks Hong Kong is partnering with Junior Achievement (JA) Hong Kong, a nonprofit organization that enables young people to learn about the world of work from volunteers' first-hand experience, and Vocational Training Council (VTC), the largest vocational and professional education and training provider in Hong Kong, to enrich the development of youth. The new Community Store is poised to create a nurturing hub for students to gain more information about possible future careers, especially learning about the food and beverage industry through interactive workshops and career exploration programs supported by a grant from The Starbucks Foundation and a portion of the Community Stores’ sales. Students can gain hands-on learning experiences, job shadowing opportunities, and mentorship from various Starbucks partners (employees). These sessions will also be led by experienced professionals from diverse business sectors, with the aim of inspiring and developing the next generation of talents for careers in the food and beverage (F&amp;B) industry. The initiative also aims to create a positive impact in Hong Kong’s F&amp;B industry, where over 95% of restaurants face challenges in recruitment. The program builds on an existing partnership between Starbucks Hong Kong and JA Hong Kong since 2014. With support from The Starbucks Foundation, the partnership has already equipped over 350 students from 21 local schools with the entrepreneurial mindset, design thinking and coding skills needed for their future since 2023. Alan Chan, general manager, Starbucks Hong Kong and Macau said, "Apart from offering the unique Starbucks Experience, it is also our aim to dedicate our efforts to making our beloved city a better place for the future generation. The collaboration with JA Hong Kong is a testament to our dedication, we hope to empower more youth through this new Community Store, helping them to build a fulfilling career in the food and beverage industry as well as developing the skills and mindsets needed for long-term success.”

The Hong Kong Community Store offers a warm and inviting ambiance and proudly showcases a mural created by acclaimed local artist Zoie Lam with two talented Hong Kong secondary school students who excel in the arts, recommended by JA Hong Kong. Inspired by conversations on Starbucks bean-to-cup journey, the mural is a youthful interpretation that celebrates Starbucks coffee leadership, local culture, and community stories.

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Donation reinforces company’s commitment to positively contribute to communities as the brand celebrates 22 years in the market

The Starbucks Foundation and Starbucks licensee partner PT Sari Coffee Indonesia announced a joint donation of IDR 5 billion (approximately US$314,000) to World Central Kitchen to enable the nonprofit to provide over 100,000 meals to people in Gaza.

Celebrating its 22nd anniversary in Indonesia, the donation further underscores the company’s commitment to the community. This donation builds on the US $3 million contribution made by The Starbucks Foundation and Alshaya Starbucks to <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/emea/stories/2024/the-starbucks-foundation-and-alshaya-starbucks-are-committed-to-providing-humanitarian-aid-in-gaza/">World Central Kitchen</a> earlier this year.

“In response to the situation in Gaza, we are extending our support to the World Central Kitchen, which is at the forefront of responding to the hunger crisis and providing vital food aid to people in need. Our philanthropic support together with The Starbucks Foundation exemplifies our enduring mission to strengthen humanity, one that has formed the cornerstone of our journey over the past 22 years in Indonesia,” said Anthony Mc Evoy, leader of PT Sari Coffee Indonesia. He also added, “Our Indonesian partners (employees) furthermore are committed to making a collective donation in the month of May. Lastly, we will continue to support this initiative by giving a percentage of sales of our handcrafted beverages and whole bean coffee sourced from Sumatra. Efforts like these demonstrate and highlight how we are working to bring our promises to life.”

Established in 1997, The Starbucks Foundation is the company’s global charitable arm that strives to positively impact people and communities by supporting nonprofit organizations in partnership with Starbucks partners, licensee partners, and others. A primary disaster relief partner of The Starbucks Foundation since 2019, World Central Kitchen has spearheaded disaster relief efforts, delivering food aid to impacted communities around the world, including Indonesia.

“Starbucks has always stood for more than just coffee. Reaffirming our promise of contributing positively, we’re doing our part to provide humanitarian relief,” said Emmy Kan, senior vice president and president of Starbucks Asia Pacific.

Tunde Wackman, Chief Development Officer from World Central Kitchen, added, “We are grateful for the joint donation from Starbucks Indonesia and The Starbucks Foundation, a longtime supporter of our humanitarian efforts. The donation will go a long way in providing immediate relief for people in dire need in Gaza, while enabling us to continue delivering aid to impacted communities across the world.”&nbsp;

Through a long-standing partnership with PT Sari Coffee Indonesia since 2002, Starbucks now operates over 580 stores in Indonesia with nearly 5,400 partners who proudly wear the green apron. Over its 22-year journey, Starbucks Indonesia has spearheaded meaningful initiatives that uplift local communities. This includes the Starbucks Creative Youth Entrepreneurship Program created in partnership with Prestasi Junior Indonesia which empowers youth through experiential learning in entrepreneurship; the opening of a Signing Store dedicated to creating equal opportunities for the local Deaf and hard of hearing community; and the construction of AquaTowers with Planet Water Foundation to provide access to safe drinking water and handwashing stations as well as hygiene education to communities in need.

For more than five decades, Starbucks has been sourcing Indonesian coffee and is one of the country’s largest buyers of Arabica coffee, contributing to the local economy and farming communities. In 2015, it opened its Farmer Support Center in North Sumatra, where Starbucks agronomists work closely with coffee farmers to ensure sustainable farming practices and improve the resilience, quality, and size of their harvests.&nbsp; Starbucks Indonesia also has donated over 500,000 coffee tree seeds since 2017 in Sumatra and West Java. In addition, as part of its goal to reach 1 million women in coffee by 2030, The Starbucks Foundation has supported several projects that connect women in coffee-growing communities across Indonesia to leadership training, water and sanitation, and economic opportunities.

To donate to World Central Kitchen, please visit the <a href="https://donate.wck.org/give/580081/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=starbucksstories">World Central Kitchen donation website</a>.&nbsp;

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Starbucks Korea marks the 10th year of its partnership with JA Korea in providing career education. Since the program began in 2015, over 1,900 Starbucks partners have volunteered after completing specialized training courses. These volunteers have visited approximately 546 vocational high schools nationwide, serving as career mentors to over 18,000 students.

Celebrating a decade of its career education program, Starbucks Korea resumed its in-person opportunity fair aimed at vocational high school students to improve youth employment opportunities. The event, which took place on April 30, welcomed 300 students from 27 vocational high schools across Seoul and the Gyeonggi region. This marked a return to an in-person format following the switch to online events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The opportunity fair provided a variety of hands-on sessions designed to assist the students in their job-seeking activities after graduation. These sessions were made possible by a portion of profits from the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2024/starbucks-korea-announces-its-8th-community-store-to-bolster-youth-employment-initiatives/">Jongno R Community Store</a>. Activities included resume review, photo shoots, personalized image consulting for interview preparation, and barista experience activity.

The fair also featured presentation skills training to enhance the students' employment capabilities and facilitate job connections, including a "Starbucks Barista Mock Interview" led by regional district managers, a coffee seminar by Starbucks coffee ambassador, and career counseling provided by Starbucks store managers and district managers.

Starbucks Korea plans to continue hosting opportunity fairs throughout the second half of the year and will simultaneously conduct career education activities from May to September in six cities nationwide, including Seoul, Busan, and Jeju, targeting around 1,000 students. To date, Starbucks Korea has employed 401 baristas who connected through the opportunity fair. Kim Ji-young, head of Starbucks Korea's ESG team, stated, “It is meaningful to participate in the career education and future preparation of our youth. We will continue to provide assistance through various volunteer activities, ensuring that young people can experience the joy of employment success.” In January 2024, Starbucks Korea signed an agreement with JA Korea to further promote youth employment through education and barista recruitment programs. The Jongno R store, Starbucks Korea’s 8th Community Store, was opened as part of this initiative. For every item purchased at the store, 300 won is donated to support youth employment.

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Starbucks Korea marks the tenth year of its partnership with JA Korea in delivering career education. Since the program began in 2015, over 1,900 Starbucks partners have volunteered after completing specialized training courses. These volunteers have visited approximately 546 vocational high schools nationwide, serving as career mentors to over 18,000 students.

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Every April, Starbucks partners (employees) from around the world come together to fulfill our Mission and Promises by creating a positive impact on our planet and in our communities during Global Month of Good. We celebrated our 14th Global Month of Good this year by bringing partners together in partnership with local community organizations to use our scale for good.

Here are some highlights of this year’s Global Month of Good across Asia Pacific:

Partners from Starbucks Cambodia, with the support of Samrong Chong Ou community, volunteered to plant 1,000 mangrove trees in Prek Kampong Smach, Sihanouk Province. This initiative aims to help prevent soil erosion through the use of mangrove trees’ root system, providing habitats for various wildlife species, and playing a role in carbon sequestration, which helps mitigate climate change.

Partners from Starbucks Hong Kong volunteered with <a href="https://feedinghk.org/">Feeding Hong Kong</a> for the second consecutive year, where they embarked on a “bread run” to collect unsold bread from various bakeries across the city. The collected bread was then redistributed to five nonprofit organizations serving people in need. Partners collected bread from over 70 bakeries across Hong Kong.

Established in 2019 with <a href="https://www.prestasijunior.org/">Prestasi Junior Indonesia</a>, the Starbucks Creative Youth Entrepreneurship Program (SCYEP) seeks to teach young individuals about entrepreneurship through experiential learning. This year, 199 Starbucks partners volunteered 900 hours to mentor youth on their entrepreneurial ideas through SCEYP, culminating in a student competition held in April. SCYEP is also supported by The Starbucks Foundation’s Global Community Impact Grant and has reached more than 5,000 students since its inception.

Starbucks Korea has collaborated with the Cultural Heritage Administration in Korea since 2009 to support the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage sites through partner volunteer activities. As part of this initiative, Starbucks Korea partners recently volunteered their time to clean up fallen leaves and trash in the park around Changgyeonggung Palace. This effort not only helps prevent wildfires but also supports cultural heritage preservation efforts in the area.

<a href="https://whatawaste.my/about-waw/">What a Waste</a> is an organization that aims to reduce food waste and support communities in need. For the second year, nearly 70 partners from Starbucks Malaysia joined hands with What a Waste to prepare traditional porridge called “bubur lambuk”, using rescued food. The porridge was then distributed to over 1,200 people in underserved communities to help them break their fast during Ramadan. Starbucks Malaysia collaborates with What a Waste throughout the year to provide training for food rescue and community kitchens, supported by a Global Community Impact Grant from The Starbucks Foundation.

Starbucks has been working in partnership with the non-profit organization, <a href="https://planet-water.org/">Planet Water Foundation</a>, since 2011 to provide access to clean water and hygiene programs to communities around the world. Supported by The Starbucks Foundation, partners from Starbucks Philippines assembled and installed an AquaTower at Babag II Elementary School in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, and also conducted hygiene education programs for the local students.

During Global Month of Good, Starbucks Vietnam partners worked together with Planet Water Foundation to assemble and install an AquaTower and provide hygiene education programs at Tan Lam Primary School in Lam Dong Province. This was one of four AquaTowers the market is supporting this year along with The Starbucks Foundation.

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Supporting Starbucks partners bridge to a better future through education

On February 17, Starbucks celebrated the graduation of 46 partners (employees) who earned their bachelor’s degrees with Hanyang Cyber University as part of the Starbucks Korea College Achievement Plan. More than 400 partners have graduated from the program since its inception in 2016.

Scarlet, shift supervisor at Starbucks Mokdong, a graduate in Hotel and Food Service Management and recipient of the Academic Achievement Award said, “I applied because I wanted to pursue personal development in my own time after my scheduled work shift. It was great to be able to study without constraints of time and space, making it possible to continue even when I moved to a new location.”

Since 2016, Starbucks Korea has partnered with Hanyang Cyber University to support partners in pursuing higher education and earning their degrees.

Starbucks partners enrolled at Hanyang Cyber University are entitled to free tuition support. There is no obligation for them to stay at Starbucks after graduation. Full tuition support is provided to all students during the first semester. From the second semester, students who achieve an average grade of “B” or higher will be eligible for a scholarship to cover full tuition.

“Working at Starbucks, where I meet many people daily, I wanted to study the ‘human mind’. With the knowledge I gained, I want to embrace both partners and customers,” said Jade, shift supervisor at Starbucks Juan, a graduate with a degree in Psychology Counseling

Starbucks Korea and Hanyang Cyber University also offer the Coffee Journey Program to partners with exceptional academic records. This program allows them to learn about the latest coffee trends and expand their horizons by visiting Starbucks stores overseas. Partners can visit the iconic Starbucks Roasteries in Shanghai and Tokyo, and the Asia Pacific Starbucks office in Hong Kong to gain first-hand experience of the global coffee trends in the region.

“I am proud of the partners who have dedicated themselves to their studies with a passion for learning,” said Ryan Sohn, ceo of Starbucks Korea. “We will actively support the career development of partners who are doing their best to achieve their dreams through the Hanyang Cyber University bachelor's degree support program (Starbucks Korea College Achievement Plan).”

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Starbucks Korea dedicated Starbucks Jongno R as its eighth Community Store, marking a continued commitment to enhance youth employment, on January 9th. A portion of proceeds from this store will be donated to Junior Achievement Korea (JA Korea) to create pathways to opportunities for young people.&nbsp;

Lee Eun-Hyung, CEO of JA Korea, stated, "I am delighted to join Starbucks Korea in this meaningful community store project, a step forward from our eight-year collaboration in youth skill-building program," and " we are committed to making the 8th Community Store a beacon of hope for young people in the local community.”

Ryan Sohn, CEO of Starbucks Korea, said, "This collaboration, which now extends to include vocational high school students and other young community members in need, represents a significant expansion of our youth employment support efforts. We are dedicated to empowering more youth through this new Community Store, helping them to design and grow a bright future.”

The Starbucks skill-building education programs operated with JA Korea will be expanded from teenagers to include community college students and underserved groups in various regions. The program will also include Opportunity Fairs, offering lectures and experiential learning programs including resume photo shooting, personal assessment, barista job counseling, and mock interviews.

Partnering since 2015, Starbucks and JA Korea have jointly developed career education and employment programs, impacting over 20,000 vocational high school students nationwide. This partnership has enabled 470 youth to embark on careers as Starbucks baristas.

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Starbucks Korea announced its new Community Store Jeju Sehwa Drive-Thru branch located in Gujwa-eup, Jeju City, on November 6th. A portion of proceeds from the store will be donated to the K-Green Foundation to support the local community and raise greater awareness for sustainable practices.

In February 2023, Starbucks Korea held a contest with the Korea National Council on Social Welfare to identify programs to support through Community Stores. The K-Green Foundation was one of the final nonprofit organizations (NGO) selected by Starbucks partners (employees) and customers. As part of the Community Store program, Starbucks Korea will collaborate with the NGO to carry out eco-friendly programs engaging the local community and creating economic opportunities in Jeju, as well as campaigns encouraging sustainable practices across Korea.

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In celebration of the new Community Store dedication, Starbucks Korea signed a partnership agreement with the K-Green Foundation at Starbucks Jeju Sehwa Drive-Thru. &nbsp;The agreement signing ceremony was attended by Ryan Sohn, CEO of Starbucks Korea, Teayoung Jung, director of the K-Green Foundation, and Starbucks Korea partners.

As part of the agreement, Starbucks Korea will donate up to 100 million KRW (approximately $76,000 USD) annually from a portion of proceeds from the store. The donation will support various eco-friendly activities, including volunteer activities for Starbucks partners and customers, environment-related workshops, upcycling of Starbucks coffee bean packages, and creating more economic opportunities for underserved groups in the local community.

Teayoung Jung, director of the K-Green Foundation, stated, "Starbucks Community Store will not only return benefits to the local community but will also become a space for communicating important issues and a central point for solving local, people, and social problems." He added, “I am especially delighted in K-Green Foundation’s participation in the Starbucks Community Store project with an environmental theme in beautiful Jeju.”

Ryan Sohn, CEO of Starbucks Korea, said, "I hope that the sustainable practices in Jeju will be expanded across Korea through valuable support contributed by our customers at our seventh Community Store. We will continue our efforts to support the communities we serve in meaningful ways through our Community Stores."

Starbucks Korea also plans on carrying out eco-friendly campaigns to raise greater awareness for sustainable practices, such as encouraging reusable cups, creating environmental workshops and more.

Starting with the opening of the first Community Store, Daehakro branch in 2014, Starbucks Korea has introduced Community Stores at its Seongsu Station branch (2020), Seoul National University Dental Hospital branch (2021), Juksun branch (2022), Kyungdong 1960 branch (2022), and Dongnimmun Station branch (2023), engaging in social impact programs for mutual growth with local communities.

Based on these activities, the cumulative donations to partner organizations through Community Stores from 2014 to the present amount to 3.3 billion KRW (approximately $2.5 million USD).

Following the agreement signing ceremony, Starbucks Korea partners and the K-Green Foundation conducted the first eco-friendly activity of the new Community Store at Sehwa Beach.

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Starbucks Vietnam and Food Bank Vietnam joined together in partnership to combat hunger by signing a strategic cooperation agreement on August 22, 2023. Through the agreement, the two parties announced their plans to conduct a pilot program that aims to enhance awareness about food waste reduction and provide quality food supplies to communities in need.

Partnership in reducing food waste and combating hunger

Starbucks Vietnam and Food Bank Vietnam are constructing a pilot program focused on reducing food waste in select stores in Ho Chi Minh City. This initiative sets the premise for programs to minimize food waste in the community as well as provide food to communities in need.

Through this partnership, the two parties are jointly committed to creating a positive impact on the communities in need in Vietnam.

"We are really happy to kick off this project with Food Bank Vietnam. Starbucks truly appreciates what the community gives us, and our mission is to give back as much as possible to create a better and more sustainable life," said Ms. Patricia Marques, General Manager of Starbucks Vietnam. "After a decade in the Vietnamese market, we continue to commit to sustainable business practices, reducing environmental impacts, and working towards a modern sustainable community. This agreement is the first stage of our commitment to hunger relief, and we look forward to expanding this meaningful initiative in the future."

The partnership between Food Bank Vietnam and Starbucks Vietnam marks a significant step towards food waste reduction and environmental protection. Both organizations will make efforts to continuously cooperate and present new initiatives in order to enhance the environment and provide hunger relief in Vietnam.

"The agreement solidifies both enterprises as significant partners to co-create and develop new societal values in the future” said Ms. Nguyen Hoang Truc Linh, CEO of Food Bank Vietnam. "Food Bank Vietnam takes on the role of raising awareness and combating food waste through green activities, including distributing and sharing Starbucks products with various entities, including organizations, shelters, open homes, and individuals in need."

In addition to the partnership with Food Bank Vietnam, Starbucks Vietnam, together with its nonprofit partners, has also created positive impact on the local communities it serves. Starbucks partners (employees) have assisted in the building of nine Aqua Towers with Planet Water Foundation, providing access to clean, safe drinking water, handwashing and sanitation infrastructure across rural Vietnam. A "Reusable Campaign” at stores also encourages customers to shift from single-use plastics to reusables, including reusable cup through a "Personal Cup" campaign encouraging customers to enjoy their favorite drinks with their own serve ware.

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Starbucks and the Food Bank launch hunger relief pilot program in Vietnam

Through the agreement, the two parties announced their plans to conduct a pilot program that aims to enhance awareness about food waste reduction and provide quality food supplies to communities in need.

https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2023/starbucks-and-the-food-bank-launch-hunger-relief-pilot-program-in-vietnam/

Portion of proceeds from store will be donated to provide skills training, career development and academic scholarships for family members of those who served with distinction

The Community Store is a partnership between Starbucks Korea, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and Korea National Council on Social Welfare

Starbucks Korea inaugurated its Dongnimmun Station store as the sixth Community Store in the market on August 18th, dedicated to creating pathways to opportunities for families of men and women of national merit who served with distinction.

A portion of proceeds from the store will be donated to the Korea National Council on Social Welfare to provide academic scholarships and coffee skills training for underserved youth, who are descendants of men and women of national merit, seeking employment opportunities in the coffee industry. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In celebration of the new Community Store dedication, Starbucks Korea signed a three-way agreement with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and the Korea National Council on Social Welfare. The signing ceremony was attended by:

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As part of the agreement, Starbucks Korea plans to donate a total of 300 million KRW (approximately $224,000 USD) in scholarships over the next three years, while also conducting a coffee skills-training program in partnership with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs.

The new Community Store, which is located near a historic site, Dongnimmun, features a mural by local artist Lee Eunjoo, honoring the valor and noble spirit of men and women who served the country. There is also a digital community board showcasing various social impact activities by Starbucks Korea to support the local community.

“The support from Starbucks Korea and the Korea National Council on Social Welfare will provide greater stability for the descendants of those who have devoted themselves to serving the country. We will continue our efforts to honor and support this community and hope the interest will spread across our society,” said Park Minshik, minister, Patriots and Veterans Affairs.

“We are pleased to be part of this very meaningful agreement to provide aid for descendants of men and women of national merit. We will focus on developing more innovative social impact models in the future,” said Kim Soung-Yee, president, Korea National Council on Social Welfare.

“This Community Store speaks to our mission to help nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection, as we contribute positively to the community," said Michael Conway, group president, Starbucks International and Channel Development. “We are proud that through this store model, we’re able to create environments for Starbucks partners to connect with, engage and give back to the communities they serve in meaningful ways around the world.”

“We were able to honor the service of men and women who served with distinction by providing academic scholarships to their descendants since 2015 and our new Community Store represents our unwavering commitment and continued support,” said Ryan Sohn, ceo, Starbucks Korea. “Starbucks remains committed to creating more meaningful occasions for our customers and partners through its Community Stores.”

Starbucks Korea opened its <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2014/starbucks-opens-first-community-store-in-korea-to-create-pathways-to-opport/">first Community Store</a> in 2014, which supports lifelong skills development for youth through the Starbucks Youth Leadership Program. Today, Starbucks Korea operates 6 Community Stores in the market, and has donated over 3 billion KRW (approximately $2.2 million USD) cumulatively to support local communities. Since entering the market in 1999, Starbucks Korea has grown to be one of the largest markets for Starbucks, with 1,848 stores across 82 cities. Today, more than 23,000 partners (employees) proudly wear the green apron.&nbsp;

Starbucks dedicates its 6th Community Store in South Korea : Starbucks Stories Asia

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Starbucks dedicates its 6th Community Store in South Korea

Portion of proceeds from store will be donated to provide skills training, career development and academic scholarships for family members of those who served with distinction

https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2023/starbucks-dedicates-its-6th-community-store-in-south-korea/

On August 17th, Starbucks Malaysia proudly announced the inauguration of its first Signing Store in Borneo, located at Vivacity Megamall, Kuching. This store marks a significant milestone in the market as the third Signing Store in Malaysia after <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2016/deaf-partners-build-careers-at-starbucks/">Kuala Lumpur</a> and <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2019/career-opportunities-expand-in-malaysia-with-opening-of-new-starbucks-signing-store-in-penang/">Penang</a>. The store aims to uplift the local community by fostering inclusivity and celebrating the vibrant culture of the Deaf and hard of hearing people. Since its soft launch on 27 July 2023, the store saw an overwhelming and positive response from its customers.

"Creating a space that truly embraces diversity and empowers the Deaf and hard of hearing community has been a journey close to our hearts. The opening of the Signing Store at Vivacity Megamall reflects our unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we serve,” said Dato’ Sydney Quays, Chief Executive Officer of Berjaya Food Berhad and Managing Director of Starbucks Malaysia &amp; Brunei. “Through this store, we aim to create a welcoming environment that not only offers exceptional coffee but also fosters a sense of belonging and equal opportunity."

Over the past 24 years, Starbucks Malaysia has strived to be a transformative force in Malaysia, driven by a vision that places humanity at the core of its operations and the Starbucks mission to nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection. With the introduction of the first Starbucks Signing Store concept globally back in 2016, the company took a bold step towards this aspiration, fostering personal growth and empowerment, and enhancing self-confidence and self-reliance of the Deaf and hard of hearing community in Malaysia. Since then, Starbucks has opened 20 Signing Stores in China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and United States.

With the opening of the third Signing store in Malaysia, the company advances further in its goal to promote awareness and appreciation of the Deaf community by creating employment opportunities and advancement for Deaf partners (employees), fostering meaningful connections between partners and customers. Starbucks remains the only coffee chain brand in Malaysia to establish stores dedicated to supporting the Deaf community.

Starbucks Malaysia works closely with the Sarawak Society for the Deaf (SSD) to provide professional Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) interpretation services and to host various activities for the Deaf and hard of hearing community – providing a platform where they can gather to share ideas, learn more about job opportunities, or connect with each other on current issues.

"This inclusive effort by Starbucks Malaysia to foster a supportive environment for the Deaf and hard of hearing community is truly commendable. Such initiatives pave the way for greater community integration and empowerment.” said Dato’ Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah, Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development.

Every detail of the Signing Store, from the carefully designed touchpoints catering to the Deaf and hard of hearing, to the spacious café area ideal for community workshops, reflects Starbucks commitment to creating an inclusive and enriching environment.

Moreover, Starbucks Malaysia is dedicated to endorsing local artists, including those with disabilities. This commitment is exemplified through collaborations with Deaf artists on exclusive commissioned artwork featured in Signing Stores as well as a core Starbucks® stores. Inside this third Signing Store is a captivating mural by Deaf artist Madang Ding Anyi, from the Orang Ulu community in Sarawak, celebrating the coffee growing essence of Asia Pacific and depicting the flora of Borneo.

As part of this occasion, Starbucks Malaysia introduces an exclusive range of Signing Store merchandise, including keychains, tote bags, ceramic mugs, stainless steel tumblers, plastic cold cups, and limited-edition Starbucks Card, available exclusively in Signing Stores.

Starbucks Malaysia launches first Signing Store in Borneo and the third in Malaysia : Starbucks Stories Asia

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Starbucks Malaysia launches first Signing Store in Borneo and the third in Malaysia

On August 17th, Starbucks Malaysia proudly announced the inauguration of its first Signing Store in Borneo, located at Vivacity Megamall, Kuching. This store marks a significant milestone in the market as the third Signing Store in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

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The Starbucks Foundation has a 25-year history of investing in communities across the U.S. and globally. In March 2022, The Starbucks Foundation announced a $30 million investment by 2030 in its Global Community Impact Grants portfolio designed to drive locally relevant impact in the communities where Starbucks operates around the world. In the second year of the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/global-community-impact-grants/">Global Community Impact Grants</a> program, The Starbucks Foundation awarded grants to more than 90 nonprofits, all nominated by Starbucks international licensees, and will reach communities in 46 markets. Between grants and co-investment from international licensees, more than $3.8 million was awarded in 2023 for causes aligned to The Starbucks Foundation’s community impact goals, including youth workforce development, inclusion &amp; diversity, social services, hunger relief, economic opportunity, and coffee-, tea- and cocoa-growing communities. In Asia Pacific, the Foundation awarded 29 grants across 14 markets for causes ranging from youth empowerment and hunger relief, to promoting economic opportunity to workforce development, and social services. Grants were awarded to nonprofit organizations in Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/global-community-impact-grants/">Learn more</a> about the program and organizations we support in Asia Pacific and across the globe. Highlights from select grantees in Asia Pacific include:

ChildFund Korea, South Korea The Starbucks Youth Leadership Program, supported by Starbucks Korea’s first Community Store, is a holistic 4-year program that partners with ChildFund Korea to offer academic scholarships through college graduation. The program also provides a unique curriculum focused on building business acumen, collaborative communications, and social consciousness as part of its aim to prepare young people from disadvantaged backgrounds for educational and career opportunities in Korea’s economy.

 With additional support from The Starbucks Foundation, over 80 students have been supported through the program and new students will be selected in May 2023. The most recent Global Community Impact Grant will support the current group of students to gain business development skills and other training for career development over the coming year.

Gawad Kalinga, Philippines As part of the Global Community Impact Grants, The Starbucks Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to Gawad Kalinga’s Kusina ng Kalinga in April 2022 supporting nutrition for 600 youth in two communities in Quezon City and Laguna, as well as providing nutrition education and support for building and maintaining community vegetable gardens. Starbucks Philippines donated an additional $25,000 each to the Philippine FoodBank Foundation and Gawad Kalinga to expand its hunger relief programs in 2023 in the Visayas region. The most recent Global Community Impact Grant from The Starbucks Foundation will enable Gawad Kalinga to provide nutritious meals to an additional 1,200 children, host family health and nutrition educational workshops, and train 30 Community Food Farmers to build vegetable gardens.

Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, Indonesia

In September 2022, The Starbucks Foundation and Starbucks Indonesia partnered with Habitat for Humanity Indonesia to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in Bojong Koneng village in Bogor district, West Java, Indonesia. Over 70 Starbucks Indonesia partners (employees) and Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, helped to build 21 toilets to support the wellbeing, health, and resilience of this rural community. 

Habitat for Humanity Indonesia is a long-time partner on disaster relief. Most recently, The Starbucks Foundation supported rebuilding efforts in Cianjur West Java, after an earthquake struck in November 2022. This included providing temporary shelter to families, as well as latrines for impacted communities. The most recent Global Community Impact Grant will help Habitat for Humanity improve wellbeing, health status, and resiliency of the Karawang community in West Java through safe and decent housing and household WASH improvements for low-income families. 

Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS), Thailand The Scholars of Sustenance Foundation’s Rescue Kitchen provided more than 430,000 meals to communities from October 2022 to March 2023, with the support of a Global Community Impact Grant. Fifty partners assisted in these efforts by preparing meals for Klong Ladpachee and Wat Ampawa communities. The most recent Global Community Impact Grant will further expand the Rescue Kitchen’s network through a “cooking hero” training for community volunteers that will increase community access to nutritious food. The Global Community Impact Grant complements Starbucks Thailand’s FoodShare program which has donated more than 6,500 kilograms of surplus food, representing nearly 28,000 meals to communities in need, in January to March 2023.

Supporting Economic Opportunity, Youth Workforce Development, Hunger Relief and Social Services in Asia Pacific : Starbucks Stories Asia

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Supporting Economic Opportunity, Youth Workforce Development, Hunger Relief and Social Services in Asia Pacific

In Asia Pacific, the Starbucks Foundation awarded 21 grants across 12 markets for causes ranging from youth empowerment and hunger relief to promoting economic opportunity to workforce development to hunger relief to social services.

https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2023/global-community-impact-grants-asia-pacific/