People

Our aspiration is to be people positive—investing in humanity and the well-being of everyone we connect with, from our partners to coffee farmers to the customers in our stores and beyond.

Partners

Photos: Laxman Narasimhan’s immersive training – from Starbucks barista to ceo

Mar 22, 2023

Woman in Starbucks Pike Place tshirt offers tray of coffee samples in a group at the Pike Place Starbucks store

Starbucks to pilot new solutions in key Seattle stores to help unsheltered community members find housing

Feb 27, 2023

Top takeaways from Starbucks 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Mar 23, 2023

Laxman Letter to Partners: With Gratitude and Optimism

Mar 23, 2023

Starbucks Oleato Beverages Arrive at Select Stores in the U.S.

Mar 22, 2023

“Over a cup of coffee, we bring people together. It’s time to celebrate what Starbucks has been, who we are and a reimagining of who we’re going to be.”

Howard Schultz, ceo and founder

More stories

Collage of Starbucks partners volunteering in communities

The Starbucks Foundation’s first Global Community Impact Grants focus on youth issues, diversity and inclusion

Apr 26, 2022

Collage of young musicians smiling and holding their instruments, two girls with saxaphones and a boy with guitar, with line-art illustration of trumpet player

Hot Java Cool Jazz: Joy of playing live music again is center stage at fundraising show

Mar 14, 2022

Collage of women around the world working in coffee: farmers, roaster in Shanghai Roastery, cupping, and smiling barista wearing apron with lots of pins making peace sign

On International Women’s Day, meet 5 women crucial to the coffee business

Mar 03, 2022

Woman coffee farmer looking at viewer over coffee tree branches

The Starbucks Foundation reaches goal of supporting 250,000 women and girls in coffee, tea & cocoa growing communities

Mar 03, 2022

Colorful illustration of group of women representing variety of ethnicities, ages and abilities

Celebrating women as leaders and changemakers

Mar 01, 2022

Collage of smiling Starbucks partners in "Keep it Brewing" t-shirts

Starbucks celebrates everyday Black excellence during Black History Month 

Jan 28, 2022

Three Starbucks partners waving, wearing facial coverings and green "Good Things Are Happening" volunteer t-shirts

Our commitments to our communities

Jan 11, 2022

Barista in black cap and facial covering waves as he opens the door to Starbucks cafe

Supporting our partners, creating a sense of belonging

Jan 11, 2022

Dennis Brockman in striped sweater smiling, holding a coffee cup

‘I want people to feel like they belong’: Starbucks I&D chief Dennis Brockman focuses on ultimate goal

Jan 11, 2022

Two men in front of Starbucks doing "elbow bump", one is in green apron

Volunteer with Starbucks in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with MLK Week of Good

Jan 07, 2022

You voted, we gave: The Starbucks Foundation donates $1 million to help strengthen communities

Dec 16, 2021

Man's hand with camouflage sleeve picking up a Starbucks beverage from counter

Starbucks honors veterans, military members with free coffee on Veterans Day

Oct 29, 2021

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Reinventing Starbucks

Reinventing Starbucks, Together

‘A historic moment’: U.S. store partners at Starbucks respond to raises, new investments

Collaboration sessions highlight opportunities for Starbucks to grow stronger bond between stores and Support Center