On Nov. 11, Starbucks is honoring those who have served with a free tall hot brewed coffee and also, for every cup of hot brewed coffee sold that day, Starbucks is donating 25 cents to be divided evenly between Headstrong and Team Red, White &amp; Blue to support the mental health of military communities.

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This Veterans Day, Starbucks is honoring those who have served with a free tall (12-ounce) hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses who visit participating U.S. Starbucks stores on Nov. 11, 2021. <a href="https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/wordeditorframe.aspx?ui=en%2DUS&amp;rs=en%2DUS&amp;actnavid=eyJjIjoyMzQ3NDczNTB9&amp;wopisrc=https%3A%2F%2Fretailstarbucks1com-my.sharepoint.com%2Fpersonal%2Flanderso_starbucks_com%2F_vti_bin%2Fwopi.ashx%2Ffiles%2F3ff1105670914a3eb3a3ef7abdc606dc&amp;wdenableroaming=1&amp;mscc=1&amp;wdodb=1&amp;hid=17A0FD9F-5073-1000-2DDE-7401565335D9&amp;wdorigin=Other&amp;jsapi=1&amp;jsapiver=v1&amp;newsession=1&amp;corrid=f51b6d41-10ed-524e-9da7-3312fbc1a1a2&amp;usid=f51b6d41-10ed-524e-9da7-3312fbc1a1a2&amp;sftc=1&amp;mtf=1&amp;sfp=1&amp;instantedit=1&amp;wopicomplete=1&amp;wdredirectionreason=Unified_SingleFlush&amp;preseededsessionkey=2b31fd87-bb0a-1954-2e6b-6a41a9e51424&amp;preseededwacsessionid=f51b6d41-10ed-524e-9da7-3312fbc1a1a2&amp;rct=Medium&amp;ctp=LeastProtected#_ftn1">[1]</a>. For every cup of hot brewed coffee sold nationwide that day, Starbucks is also donating 25 cents to be divided evenly between <a href="http://www.getheadstrong.org/">Headstrong</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.teamrwb.com/">Team Red, White &amp; Blue</a>&nbsp;to support the mental health and the wellbeing of military communities.

Headstrong: No-cost counseling for veterans

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<a href="https://getheadstrong.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Headstrong</a>&nbsp;helps veterans heal the hidden wounds of war with confidential and effective mental health treatment for veterans and their families. Through a network of providers in 12 states and 28 markets, Headstrong connects veterans with rapid, no-cost counseling services (in person or via telehealth) with mental health professionals who have been trained in treating military veterans, including combat-related post-traumatic stress.

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"This year's commemoration of Veterans Day follows news of a 41 percent spike in suicides within the active armed forces over previous years. As we pause to pay respect&nbsp;to those who served and their families, we cannot, and must not, ever forget that the selfless commitment&nbsp;made by its citizens to serve their country can come with a heavy lift - one which recognizes a moral obligation by the nation to fully underwrite their mental health needs," said retired Army Col. Jim McDonough, Headstrong’s Executive Director. "Let us never forget our solemn duty to hold their needs dear to this nation's heart."

Team Red, White &amp; Blue: Strengthening the mind-body connection

The mission of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teamrwb.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Team Red, White &amp; Blue</a>&nbsp;(Team RWB) is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans. Team RWB offers events, workouts and challenges at nearly 200 locations nationwide and through the Team RWB App for veterans and supporters. Starbucks has worked with Team RWB since 2017 to support their work in building a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and inclusiveness for hundreds of thousands of veterans.

"The challenges stemming from the ongoing pandemic have made the mental health and wellness of our veteran community, and our entire nation, more critical now than ever before," said Mike Erwin, Executive Director of&nbsp;Team Red, White &amp; Blue. "The support&nbsp;Team RWB receives from Starbucks allows us to reach even more Americans and counter the isolation they can face by getting them outside, moving, and connecting together."

How Starbucks is reaching out to military families

Since 2013, <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-military-commitment/">Starbucks military commitment</a> has included the hiring of more than 30,000 veterans and military spouses, with an aspiration to hire 5,000 more each year going forward. The company is dedicated to teaming up with service organizations who help veterans transition to civilian life, develop as leaders, and leverage their skills and passion to positively change communities. The company also operates 78 <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-military-family-stores-a-place-to-connect/">Military Family Stores</a> across the country to help support soldiers, veterans and their families.

Starbucks is also proud to support active duty service members and has donated more than 4 million cups of coffee to deployed military units around the world with whole-bean coffee, Starbucks VIA® Instant and K-Cups®.

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For every cup of hot brewed coffee sold nationwide that day, Starbucks is also donating 25 cents to be divided evenly between Headstrong and Team Red, White & Blue.

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This Veterans Day, Starbucks is honoring those who have served with a free tall hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses at participating U.S. Starbucks stores on Nov. 11. Starbucks is also donating 25 cents for every cup of hot brewed coffee sold that day to support the mental health of military communities.

This Veterans Day, Starbucks is honoring those who have served with a free tall (12-ounce) hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses at participating U.S. Starbucks stores on Nov. 11. Starbucks is also donating 25 cents for every cup of hot brewed coffee sold nationwide on Nov. 11 to be divided evenly between <a href="http://www.teamrwb.com">Team Red, White &amp; Blue</a> and <a href="http://www.getheadstrong.org">Headstrong</a> to support the mental health and the wellbeing of military communities.

“COVID brings a whole new host of stresses and challenges, especially for veterans and military families,” said Matt Kress, senior manager of Veteran and Military Affairs for Starbucks who served more than 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. “Seeking mental health treatment and providing opportunities through organizations like Headstrong and Team Red, White &amp; Blue are an important way to help veterans meet the challenges that are happening this year.”

When the battle isn’t over: Honoring veterans by supporting mental health

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The mission of <a href="https://www.teamrwb.org/">Team Red, White &amp; Blue</a> (Team RWB) is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans. Team RWB offers events, workouts, and challenges at 200 locations nationwide and through the Team RWB App for veterans and supporters. Starbucks has worked with Team RWB since 2017 to support their work in building a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and inclusiveness for more than 400,000 veterans.

“Team RWB is forging the leading health and wellness community for our nation's veterans,” said Bana Miller, Director of Marketing and Communications for Team RWB. “Physical activity plays a critical role in veterans' overall mental health and well-being. We are honored to partner with Starbucks to support more veterans on their mental health journeys by offering activities, challenges, and events to challenge mental health stigma while keeping them moving.”

<a href="https://getheadstrong.org/">Headstrong</a> helps veterans heal the hidden wounds of war with confidential and effective mental health treatment for post-9/11 veterans and their families. Through a network of providers in 20 major metropolitan communities, Headstrong connects veterans with rapid, no-cost counseling services (through virtual visits these days) with mental health professionals who have been trained in treating military veterans, including combat-related post-traumatic stress. Starbucks <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/honoring-veterans-by-supporting-mental-health/">partnered with Headstrong earlier this year</a> for Military Appreciation Month in May, and is helping Headstrong open up a new Seattle-area network of providers in December.

“As a national-facing mental health treatment practice committed to delivering care to the nation’s members of the armed forces, veterans, and their family members, Headstrong remains focused on those we serve, regardless of circumstance or challenge. In the middle of this pandemic amid unrelenting demand and need, we’re thankful for partners like Starbucks pausing to help us sustain our efforts. True partners show up when times are tough, and Starbucks has been there to help us continue healing the hidden wounds of war,” said retired Army Col. Jim McDonough, Headstrong’s Executive Director.

Since 2013, <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-military-commitment/">Starbucks military commitment</a> has included the hiring of 30,000 veterans and military spouses, with a commitment to hire 5,000 more each year going forward. The company is dedicated to teaming up with service organizations who help veterans transition to civilian life, develop as leaders, and leverage their skills and passion to positively change communities. The company also operates 68 <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-military-family-stores-a-place-to-connect/">Military Family Stores</a> across the country to help support soldiers, veterans and their families.

About Starbucks Veterans Day offer

To receive your free cup of hot brewed coffee, visit your neighborhood Starbucks. To find one near you, use the store locator feature on <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator">Starbucks.com</a> or on <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/rewards/mobile-apps">the Starbucks app</a>. Offer must be redeemed in person (not available using Order Ahead or Delivery) at participating U.S. Starbucks locations on Nov. 11, 2020. Starbucks is also donating 25 cents for every cup of hot brewed coffee sold nationwide on Veteran’s Day to support the mental health and the wellbeing of military communities.

Starbucks is honoring those who have served with a free tall hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses.

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