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With over a decade as a Starbucks partner, store manager Sam has supported partners when they’ve needed it most and guided them through the total rewards Starbucks has to offer. A few years ago, Sam’s family was thrust into difficult circumstances that required Sam to not only lean on their benefits, but the Starbucks family they have in their community.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Because of my family’s specific situation, Starbucks mental health benefits were essential for all of us to come through what was happening and move into a new chapter of our lives. I have learned a lot in the past couple of years about the importance of not only taking care of those around you, but also taking care of yourself.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Although the circumstances of Sam's mental health journey are private, they wanted to share their experience in hopes they might inspire or educate others to seek out the supports available to partners. For Sam, when they weren’t sure where to turn, they were able to call Starbucks EAP through TELUS Health to begin mapping out what they needed to do.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“I started my mental health journey with our EAP when I didn’t know who else to call. From there I was able to access resources to get me to the next stage of self-care, used our $5,000 mental health benefit to its full extent, and I even took a leave of absence (LOA) to reconnect with my family when we needed it most.”&nbsp;

Sam also found care through supportive partners - from those who gifted their own resources, shared their stories, checked in on Sam and their family, and made it possible for them to take the time they needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“When you talk to partners at the store, they understand you and know what you’re going through. It’s a real community. And it’s important to me that I share my mental health journey, to break any stigma and let partners know you’re not alone. It’s ok to not be ok - there are amazing benefits, resources and partners here to help no matter where you are in your journey.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Three months back from their LOA, Sam has a new outlook on life: “Looking back, I can say that I am so proud of my journey, for getting the help I needed and taking the time off for myself. Now I show up as my best self for myself, my family, partners and customers, and if I didn’t invest back in me, I’m not sure what my life would look like right now. When you are going through a mental health crisis, your mind can play tricks on you - I was really hard on myself and always questioning if I was doing a good job or not. Now with a clear head and a mental health plan in place, I know I am.”&nbsp;

About Starbucks Canada Mental Health Benefits

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As part of its&nbsp;<a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/press/2023/starbucks-canada-raises-the-bar-with-industry-leading-benefits-and-additional-investments-to-further-enhance-the-retail-partner-experience/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">overall total rewards program</a>, Starbucks Canada offers all benefits-eligible partners – whether salaried or retail hourly who work a minimum of 20 hours per week:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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For more information about the benefits Starbucks Canada offers, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.starbucksbenefits.com/en/home-ca-en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">starbucksbenefits.ca</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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From our earliest days,&nbsp;<a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2022/starbucks-canada-history-of-equity-inclusion-diversity/">inclusion and diversity have been at the heart of our company</a>, with a belief that we create experiences where everyone is welcome and respected.

Our Partner Networks,<a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2024/starbucks-support-for-2slgbtqi-partners-and-communities/">&nbsp;starting with the Pride Alliance Partner network in 2014</a>, are partner-led groups that bring together people with shared identities and experiences, along with allies, to promote a culture of inclusion and contribute to the success of our partners and our business. They are thoughtful advocates and powerful voices to help promote change and understanding within the organization and beyond.

Starbucks Canada has 10 partner networks, that support partners across the country, each with unique goals that align with&nbsp;<a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/mission/">Our Mission and Values</a>. Here they are, along with each network’s mission:

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From our earliest days,&nbsp;inclusion and diversity have been at the heart of our company, with a belief that we create experiences where everyone is welcome and respected. Our Partner Networks,&nbsp;starting with the Pride Alliance Partner network in 2014, are partner-led groups that bring together people with shared identities and experiences, along with allies, to promote […]

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Annastasia, a Starbucks Canada store manager, knew from a young age that they wanted to be a mom. In 2014, at 18 years old, Annastasia’s partner encouraged them to go to a local job fair where Starbucks was taking applications. Little did Annastasia know that landing that first job at Starbucks would be a critical first step toward realizing their dream of parenthood.&nbsp;

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Like many younger people today, Annastasia’s awareness of potential fertility challenges was stronger than previous generations – and having an employer that offered fertility benefits could help to make that dream a reality. It’s <a href="https://www.statcan.gc.ca/o1/en/plus/5111-how-much-do-canadian-families-spend-raising-child" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more expensive than ever</a> for parents to raise a child in Canada today. And for those facing fertility challenges at the outset, the costs can be astronomical: between consultations, testing, and procedures, the average cost of just one round of IVF treatment, for example, is now upwards of $25,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fortunately for Annastasia, being a Starbucks partner (employee) meant they would have access to robust fertility benefits that would ultimately help in that journey. And after more than a year of fertility testing and treatment, in 2022 Annastasia and their partner welcomed their new baby into the world – and they couldn’t be happier!&nbsp;

About Starbucks Canada Family Expansion and Fertility Benefits

As part of its <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/press/2023/starbucks-canada-raises-the-bar-with-industry-leading-benefits-and-additional-investments-to-further-enhance-the-retail-partner-experience/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">overall total rewards program</a>, Starbucks Canada offers all benefits-eligible partners – whether salaried or retail hourly who work a minimum of 20 hours per week:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information about the benefits Starbucks Canada offers, visit <a href="https://www.starbucksbenefits.com/en/home-ca-en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">starbucksbenefits.ca</a>.&nbsp;

Read more about how Starbucks supports Starbucks support for 2SLGBTQI+ partners and communities <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2024/starbucks-support-for-2slgbtqi-partners-and-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;

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Since the beginning, our partners (employees) have informed and inspired our allyship with the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

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1988: Full health benefits for eligible full- and part-time employees, including coverage for same-sex domestic partners, is offered at Starbucks Canada.

2007: Workplace Gender Transition Guidelines are issued at Starbucks Canada to support partners who are transgender or considering transitioning to promote understanding of fair and equitable treatment of transgender and gender-diverse partners.

2014: The Pride Network launches in Canada, becoming the first Partner Network in the country.

2015: Starbucks updates its technology systems to ensure that documentation in stores reflect a partner’s “known as” name or nickname that is consistent with their gender identity or expression.

2019: Starbucks begins offering expanded fertility benefits beyond adoption expenses and launches a new way for partners to self-identify.

2022: Provides pronoun pins for store partners; adds gender affirmation coverage to partners extended health benefits plan.

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At Starbucks we care for our partners. We create experiences where everyone is welcome and respected. We are at our best when we create safe, inclusive environments for people to connect over coffee.

Truth matters. In response to misinformation, we’re sharing the facts on what Starbucks believes and stands for on <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/starbucks-for-the-record/">Starbucks for the Record</a>.

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From offering inclusive health coverage, to partner-inspired community investments, to using our voice to advocate in support of equity for the 2SLGBTQI+ community – Starbucks is proud to support and celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ community every day. Key highlights and progress Since the beginning, our partners (employees) have informed and inspired our allyship with the 2SLGBTQI+ […]

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At a global gathering of Starbucks partners in Seattle and around the world, Starbucks global chief executive officer Laxman Narasimhan announced five initiatives at the first-ever Starbucks Promises Day that underscore the company’s promises to its partners, farmers, customers, communities, shareholders and the environment:

On the one-year anniversary of its <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/a-new-mission-for-starbucks/">new mission and promises</a>, Starbucks gathered partners (employees) from across the company for its first-ever Starbucks Promises Day. The event, hosted in-person at the Starbucks Support Center in Seattle and virtually around the world, will be an annual gathering dedicated to Starbucks partners and all those the Starbucks brand influences and uplifts.

Starbucks global chief executive officer Laxman Narasimhan said, “A year ago, we gathered together as partners in this very room to re-found the company and define a shared path forward. And since committing ourselves to these promises a year ago, you have each helped us realize what we can achieve when we’re at our best.”

Narasimhan was joined by partners from across the company to highlight each of the Starbucks promises and show how coffee is woven through these interconnected commitments, guiding Starbucks work at every level of the company.

Partner Promise: Bridge to a Better Future

For the first time in its history, Starbucks announced its Global Barista Championships to connect Starbucks green apron partners around the world in celebration of their coffee passion and expertise. Barista Champions from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America and the Caribbean will be invited to compete in the inaugural event at Hacienda Alsacia in Costa Rica next year.

“The energy, passion, love, dedication and commitment of the partners who compete in Barista Championships is hard to even begin to express,” said Michelle Burns, executive vice president of Global Coffee and Sustainability for Starbucks. “They are not only about the craft of making the beverages, but also about storytelling and connection. Those who compete are truly the best of the best.”

New coffee experience pop-ups will be coming to cities in the U.S. and around the world next year to showcase the possibility of coffee. Customers will be able to enjoy exclusive and unexpected collaborations and experimental coffees from unique origins made with innovative techniques, building on the success of inventive coffees such as Whiskey Barrel Aged Sulawesi.

“When we talk about meeting customers where they are, we really mean it,” Narasimhan said. “Starbucks continues to redefine coffee for the next generation of customers.”

The company also shared plans to explore a new line of limited-release, special-edition coffees and breakthrough collaborations, rooted in passion and curiosity for coffee, culture and sustainability. Its first offering will be Starbucks Milano Duetto, a new whole bean coffee offered in two different roasts.

“Starbucks Milano Duetto represents the duality of day and night, and the distinct tastes of light and dark roasts – Duetto will be one coffee blend, roasted in two distinct ways,” Narasimhan said.

Farmer Promise: Ensure the Future of Coffee for All

To ensure a sustainable future of coffee for farmers and farming communities, Starbucks announced that it will expand its network of coffee innovation farms with four new farms across Africa, Asia and Latin America in the coming years to continue global agronomy innovation. The new farms will enable direct research on varietals and build on the company's existing network of model farms, helping us further our work with farmers to mitigate the impact of climate change on the coffee supply.

“This network of four new farms will enable direct research on varietals and farming practices in different critical coffee-growing geographies around the globe – helping us work with farmers to mitigate the impact of climate change on the coffee supply,” Narasimhan said.

The company will also break ground on its <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-to-open-sustainability-learning-and-innovation-lab-in-costa-rica/">new sustainability learning and innovation lab at Hacienda Alsacia</a>. The lab will serve as a hub for hands-on learning opportunities for Starbucks partners, Arizona State University students, researchers and industry leaders to innovate and scale sustainable solutions for coffee climate adaptation and agricultural economics. The farm will welcome the first cohort of Arizona State University students this December from the College of Global Futures, including Starbucks College Achievement Plan students, to visit and learn about all the ways Starbucks is innovating in agronomy and coffee growing at Hacienda Alsacia.

Community Promise: Contributing Positively

In support of the company’s community promise, Starbucks announced that moving forward, the company will uplift communities through a giveback from purchases of select whole bean coffees each year. Beginning next week, Starbucks will donate 100% of this year’s sales of Starbucks Odyssey Blend whole bean coffee in North America to support World Central Kitchen’s global humanitarian efforts.<a href="/stories/2024/5-things-to-know-about-first-ever-starbucks-promises-day#odysseyblend">1</a> They are the perfect partner for this program’s inaugural year, just as Odyssey Blend is the perfect coffee, originally created to symbolize the future of Starbucks and its focus on people, planet, and craft through the lens of coffee.

World Central Kitchen has been a primary disaster relief partner of The Starbucks Foundation since 2019, and with the support of The Starbucks Foundation, has spearheaded disaster relief efforts delivering food aid to impacted communities around world, from Morocco and Türkiye (Turkey) to Japan and Hawaii. In addition to the whole bean coffee giveback in North America, as part of its year-round Giving Match program, Starbucks will match North American partner donations to World Central Kitchen through the Starbucks Community Champion Portal. Building on their joint $3 million donation, Alshaya Group and Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have also launched a partner donation matching initiative aimed at raising additional funds for food aid in Gaza through World Central Kitchen.

“Efforts like these demonstrate how we can use our scale for global good and highlight how we’re working to bring our promises to life,” Narasimhan said. “It shows that our promises aren’t just words – they are actions.”

1Starbucks will donate 100 percent of the sale price to World Central Kitchen for each unit of Starbucks Odyssey Blend that is sold from participating Starbucks® stores from April 29-June 24, 2024. In Canada, Starbucks will donate 100 percent of the sale price to Myriad Canada for its World Central Kitchen Global Humanitarian Aid Fund.

Environmental Promise: Give More Than We Take

To support its environmental promise, Starbucks is helping reduce waste in stores from single-use cups. Starting in May, all North America partners will receive a reusable Green Apron Cup to use for their shift beverage. Using for-here ware or a personal cup, North American partners will further support the company’s goal to reduce waste sent to landfill by 50 percent by 2030.

“Starbucks heard us when we shared that we want more ways to be sustainable at work,” said Florida store manager Kyungae Won. “That’s why this cup is all about making reuse fun and easy.”

Shareholder promise: Generate long-term returns 

Narasimhan closed the event by underscoring how each of the promises is interrelated, ensuring mutual success for all.

“As we reflect on what our partners and others have shared today, it shows the countless ways we’re acting on our promises to: bridge to a better future, uplift the everyday, ensure the future of coffee for all, contribute positively and give more than we take,” Narasimhan said. “And when we do these things, we make possible our sixth and final promise: to generate sustainable, long-term returns for our shareholders.”

On the one-year anniversary of Starbucks new mission and promises, the company gathered partners from across the company to celebrate its first-ever Starbucks Promises Day.

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Starbucks has always been about great coffee. But we are much more than that.&nbsp;

Through the Neighbourhood Grants program, The Starbucks Foundation invites Starbucks partners (employees) to nominate local grassroots, community-led charities in their community to receive small grants. Neighbourhood Grants also helps build sustained local impact and inspire partners to engage with charities all year long.

In 2024, to celebrate the fifth year of the Neighbourhood Grants program, The Starbucks Foundation is awarding $5 million USD to more than 2,800 local organizations across North America nominated by partners, with more than $1 million CAD going to 330 charities in Canada. See the list of grant recipients <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/uploads/sites/9/2024/09/2024-The-Starbucks-Foundation-Neighborhood-Grants-Awards-Canada.pdf">here</a>.

Our mission to nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection means working to strengthen the communities we serve, one conversation at a time. And because we know that our partners (employees) know their neighbourhoods best, our impact on local communities is most meaningful when it begins with them. Learn more below about some of this year’s Neighbourhood Grants recipients and Starbucks partners who work together to contribute positively to their communities.

Since 2019, Starbucks partners and Starbucks Alumni have submitted more 115k nominations, resulting in more than 13,000 Neighbourhood Grants totaling more than $20 million USD to organizations across the North America. Canada alone has received over 1,500 grants totaling more than $3.5 million CAD since the program launched.

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Justin, a store manager and 2SLGBTQ+ community member, is passionate about vital support service charities like Rainbow Resource Centre, which provides counseling, educational services and programming for people of all ages. Rainbow Resource Centre began as a University of Manitoba student group in the 1970s and is considered one of the longest continuously running 2SLGBTQ+ resource centres in North America.&nbsp;

Having previously fundraised for Rainbow Resource Centre, Justin seized the opportunity to connect his personal interest in this organization to his Starbucks role through Neighborhood Grants. “Rainbow Resource Centre is integral to many within the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Manitoba and needs ongoing support to continue offering essential services.”&nbsp;

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TORONTO – Starbucks Coffee Company announced, starting today, customers at all company-operated and participating licensed Starbucks stores across Canada and the U.S. can use their clean personal cup when ordering in café, in the drive-thru or when ordering ahead using the Starbucks app.&nbsp; With the majority of Starbucks beverages enjoyed on-the-go, this milestone unlocks a big opportunity for customers to choose reusables and supports Starbucks commitment to <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/starbucks-commits-to-a-resource-positive-future/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reduce waste by 50 percent by 2030.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;“At Starbucks, we envision a future where every beverage can be served in a reusable cup,” said Michael Kobori, Starbucks chief sustainability officer. “Offering customers more options to use a personal cup when they visit Starbucks marks tangible progress towards the future. We know our customers are passionate about the planet, and now, they can join us in our efforts to give more than we take, no matter how they order.”&nbsp;

In Canada, Starbucks is the first national coffee retailer to offer customers the option to use their personal cup in mobile order for all drinks and all sizes. This is part of a larger cultural movement the company is leading to shift toward reusables and away from single-use plastics, making it convenient for customers to use their own personal cup for every visit.&nbsp;

"As we know, the most sustainable cup is likely the one you already own. Bringing your own cup to stores is a critical step toward reducing single-use packaging waste. Starbucks is a leader in this work, as the first national retailer of scale to offer personal cup ordering for all beverages and sizes in every channel, including mobile order,” says Kate Daly, Managing Director and Head of the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners. “The NextGen Consortium is proud to have Starbucks as a Founding Partner of the Consortium to reduce packaging waste and looks forward to supporting Starbucks in their work to advance a waste-free world.”&nbsp;

Customers at participating stores in Canada who bring any clean, personal cup will receive a $0.10 discount on their beverage.&nbsp;

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Starbucks is able to offer personal cup ordering in all channels as a direct result of its test and learn approach, informed by partners (employees) in Starbucks Tryer Innovation Lab and at pilot locations across the U.S.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Building off a successful personal cup test at 200 drive-thru stores across Colorado last spring, Starbucks store partners informed and helped co-design the custom reusable cup smallware all stores will now use to transfer orders to personal cups. 

“As long as we are following all our procedures and steps, it doesn’t add any more time, and it is actually making customers happier,” said Brook, a partner who worked at a store that participated in the Colorado test. “This has been a really big hit.”&nbsp;

Starbucks has been championing reusable cup options for 30 years, and in recent years Starbucks has conducted more than 20 reusables tests in stores around the world with more planned in the year ahead.&nbsp;

Starting January 3, 2024, customers will be able to use their own clean, personal cup for every visit to stores in Canada and the U.S. – including drive-thru, the Starbucks app, and in café. 

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Toronto, ON – (November 6, 2023) – In line with Starbucks unwavering commitment to elevate the partner (employee) experience and offer partners a bridge to a better future, the company is proud to introduce the latest in partner investments. These developments include continued investments in partner pay and flexible benefits, partner-centric scheduling, and the introduction of the first-ever North America Barista Championship.&nbsp;

According to the results of a recent Benefit Index analysis conducted by Aon in Canada, Starbucks continues to deliver the best, industry-leading benefits for retail hourly partners. The company's dedication to actively listening to partner feedback and introducing significant investments in the partner experience has played a pivotal role in solidifying its status.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.starbucksbenefits.com/en/home-ca-en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">comprehensive benefits package</a> provided by Starbucks for hourly retail work goes well beyond the industry average. The company makes benefits and perks available to eligible partners - including anyone working an average of 20 or more hours a week – and continues to invest in a broad set of benefits that support its partners total wellbeing including Bean Stock, family expansion reimbursement, gender affirmation coverage, mental health supports, tuition reimbursement and the new Partner Choice Benefit. &nbsp;The independent study from Aon in Canada further substantiates the company’s commitment to being a leader in benefits for retail hourly work in the industry.&nbsp;

“Core to our partner promise is our belief that success is best when shared,” said Lori Digulla, senior vice president and general manager, Starbucks Canada. “It is why we prioritize actioning partner feedback and investing in their journey with competitive pay, innovative tools, and industry-leading benefits to enhance the partner experience that makes them proud to wear the green apron every day.”&nbsp;

Highlights of Starbucks most recent investments include: &nbsp;

Commitment to competitive pay and transparency: Since May 2021, investments in partner pay represent a 22% increase in incremental pay for retail hourly partners. Sustained investment in retail partner pay remains a priority as the company continues to provide competitive pay, with an average wage of nearly $18.96 per hour for retail hourly partners, and annual increases to eligible retail hourly partners. &nbsp;Additionally, as part of the company’s work to further support partners’ understanding of how experience, capabilities, and performance can shape their compensation, pay ranges will now be posted on all internal and external open roles in Canada.&nbsp;

New and Flexible Benefits: Starbucks is proud to offer meaningful benefits for retail hourly partners across the country, and the company is constantly expanding benefits and supports– directly inspired by collaboration with partners. The latest example of direct feedback in action is the launch of the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/the-choice-is-yours-starbucks-canada-introduces-new-partner-choice-benefit-for-greater-flexibility-and-personalization/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NEW Partner Choice Benefit.</a> In addition to providing industry-leading financial, mental, physical and lifestyle benefits to partners who work a minimum of only 20 hours per week, benefits eligible partners ￼in￼ Canada can now select either a Health Spending Account (HSA) or Personal Wellness Account (PWA), each which comes with an annual set amount of funds that can be put towards a variety of out-of-pocket expenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Introduction of First-Ever North America Barista Championship: Starbucks partners take pride in their craft and have fun while doing it. They celebrate each other and their wins. With the long-awaited, first-ever North America Barista Championship kicking off this February, Starbucks partners will have the opportunity showcase the unique role they play in bringing the Starbucks experience to life for customers each day, demonstrating their commitment to connection, craft and community. This program will be open to eligible baristas and shift supervisors in participating U.S. and Canada stores.&nbsp;

Partner-Centric Scheduling: Starbucks is dedicated to partner-centric scheduling and providing partners with hours that align with their individual needs and preferences is a top priority. This is reflected in Starbucks commitment to diligently create work schedules that carefully balance the availability of our partners with the staffing needs of individual stores. To achieve this, Starbucks collects a range of preferred, minimum, and maximum hours to build a complete picture of partner preferences and assist store managers in scheduling and managing their workforce. This improved scheduling protocol will enable partners to contribute to the personalization of their ideal schedules. Together, these efforts will help Starbucks improve the stability, flexibility, and consistency of schedules.&nbsp;

&nbsp;These investments are all part of the company’s legacy of providing top-tier benefits, surpassing competitors to offer unmatched value while evolving its offerings in response to partner feedback. The company recognizes changes to wages, benefits, and/or terms and conditions may not be unilaterally implemented for partners in union represented stores subject to a statutory freeze period. In the case of stores covered by a collective agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will dictate which benefits partners receive. As part of the company’s partner promise, and through ongoing partner investments, the company is devoted to bridge a better future for all partners.&nbsp;

About Starbucks Canada &nbsp;

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 38,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at stories.starbucks.ca or starbucks.ca. &nbsp;

Partners in Colorado, working in-store. Photographed for PPK.

In line with Starbucks unwavering commitment to elevate the partner (employee) experience and offer partners a bridge to a better future, the company is proud to introduce the latest in partner investments.

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This year marks an unprecedented wildfire season across Canada. Communities and partners (employees) from coast-to-coast-to-coast have been uniquely impacted by the worst wildfire season on record. In the last few days alone, we’ve seen emergency evacuations ordered for the people of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and Kelowna, British Columbia as wildfires impact local communities.

Our thoughts are with the people of Yellowknife, Kelowna, and the many other communities across Canada navigating the devastating effects of wildfires this past year. In response to the ongoing impact of these natural disasters, Starbucks Canada and The Starbucks Foundation are working directly with the Canadian Red Cross to provide grants and support to those in need. This year, The Starbucks Foundation provided a total of $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support disaster recovery for efforts such as these.

In addition to this contribution, effective August 21, customers will be able to make donations to the Canadian Red Cross at the register in Starbucks stores in Canada. The donations will be used by the Canadian Red Cross to assist in wildfire relief efforts nationwide. Starbucks Canada remains committed to supporting our partners and the communities we serve.

Customers may also make a donation directly to the Canadian Red Cross using this <a href="https://secure.redcross.ca/registrant/donate.aspx?eventid=384865&amp;langpref=en-CA">link</a>.

Available at participating stores. Starbucks Coffee Company will give the Canadian Red Cross 100% of all donations collected at participating Starbucks stores in Canada during the Program period. The Canadian Red Cross will not receive your contact information. Starbucks cannot provide a receipt for your donation at the register. Should you require a donation receipt from the Canadian Red Cross, please call 1-800-418-1111 to donate by phone, or give online at redcross.ca. The Canadian Red Cross name, emblem and copyrighted materials are being used with its permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, company, opinion, or political position. The Canadian Red Cross logo is a registered trademark owned by The Canadian National Red Cross. For more information about the Canadian Red Cross, please visit redcross.ca.&nbsp;

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Starbucks Canada Supports Communities Impacted by Wildfires Nationwide

This year marks an unprecedented wildfire season across Canada. Communities and partners (employees) from coast-to-coast-to-coast have been uniquely impacted by the worst wildfire season on record. In the last few days alone, we’ve seen emergency evacuations ordered for the people of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and Kelowna, British Columbia as wildfires impact local communities. Our thoughts […]

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Ahhh, summertime. There’s nothing quite like relaxing under the shade of a green Starbucks patio umbrella with a refreshing ice-cold drink. For more than a decade, Starbucks Refreshers beverages have been a colourful taste of summer. And now there’s an icy twist with<a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/starbucks-welcomes-a-refreshing-summer-escape-with-new-frozen-lemonade-refreshers-beverages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> new Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages</a>, available in stores in Canada starting June 27, joining an exciting slate of other recently released summer <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/summer-is-calling-at-starbucks-with-new-chocolate-java-mint-frappuccino-and-new-white-chocolate-macadamia-cream-cold-brew/">cold drinks</a>.

The new line uniquely combines the Starbucks Refreshers flavorus our customers love with a swirl of strawberry puree and pieces of real fruit, giving customers a new way to enjoy summer moments.

“Since Starbucks Refreshers Beverages joined the menu in 2012, our customers and partners have creatively customized their beverages, such as adding coconut beverage, lemonade or blending with ice,” said Matt Thornton, senior beverage developer at Starbucks. “Inspired by these customer and partner creations, we’re excited to bring the new Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers Beverages to the permanent menu this summer.”

Three Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages will be available in Starbucks stores:

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Starbucks Refreshers through the years

2012: Starbucks Refreshers® beverages make their delicious global debut, offered as handcrafted beverages, ready-to-drink, and Starbucks VIA®.

2015: Coconut beverage is introduced to Starbucks stores in Canada as an alternative to dairy and soy milk and adding a creamy new way to customize Starbucks Refreshers beverages.

2017: After going viral on social media, <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2122275/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-drinks%2Fstarbucks-refreshers">Strawberry Coconut Drink</a>, or popularly known as Pink Drink in the U.S., becomes an official item on the Starbucks menu, combining the crisp Strawberry Açaí Refreshers® beverage with coconut beverage.

2018: <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2122725/iced">Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refreshers®</a> beverage (and its coconut beverage companion, <a href="https://app.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2122756/iced">Dragon Drink</a>) join the menu for the perfect afternoon ‘pink-me-up.’ &nbsp;

2020: Starbucks dials up the tangy vibes as <a href="https://app.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2122677/iced">Starbucks Refreshers with lemonade</a> officially joins the menu.

2022: <a href="https://app.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123675/iced">Pineapple Passionfruit</a> and Paradise Drink Starbucks Refreshers® beverages debut, inspired by the nostalgic flavors of a pineapple popsicle and passionfruit shaved ice.

2023: Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages arrive in stores, the latest in icy summer refreshment.

Here’s the scoop on the new Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages, coming to Starbucks stores in Canada starting June 27.

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Summer is officially here, and Starbucks is cranking up the heat with a new selection of drinkware in bright colours and fresh florals to illuminate the season. From cold cups, tumblers, bling and more, these summer essentials are available at participating Starbucks locations in Canada for a limited time, while supplies last. Don’t forget, customers who bring a clean, reusable cup to Starbucks can receive a $0.10 cent discount on their order.

*Pricing and availability of drinkware may vary based on store location. Available while supplies last.

From cold cups, tumblers, bling and more, these summer essentials are available at participating Starbucks locations in Canada for a limited time

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 When asked to describe the vibrant palette he chose for his new collaboration with Starbucks, Tim Singleton says, “It’s my favorite color – all of them.” The Toronto-based artist and illustrator used electric shades of punchy cyan, magenta, vibrant pink, key lime green and citrusy orange and a mixture of iconography for the joyful collection. “I always like my work to put a smile on people’s faces.”&nbsp;

The new Starbucks drinkware collaboration with Singleton is arriving in Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada on May 30. The collection is the first in a series through the Starbucks Artist Collaboration Program, which celebrates and elevates the voices and stories of artists from around the world through uniquely curated merchandise in Starbucks stores.&nbsp;

“A lot of the work that I do focuses on queerness and how that has inspired me – both as a queer person and a gay man and how I relate to the world with that,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Singleton’s collection is a mish-mash of pop culture, queer culture and nostalgia with bold visuals and rainbow-bright colors. “It really is a story of self-expression and the unrelenting freedom to express yourself how you want, and that there isn’t really one right way to do it,” Singleton said.&nbsp;

Exclusively designed for Starbucks, the drinkware collection includes two 24-ounce (venti) plastic cold cups with glitter artwork and a 16-ounce stainless steel tumbler, while supplies last. Starbucks locations within Target stores will also have three additional Target-exclusive drinkware pieces.&nbsp;

This 24-ounce double-walled plastic cold cup has a bit of everything – colour, glitter, holofoil, flowers and a hand making a peace sign that holds a heart. The swirling design carries all the way to the straw, with a final swoop of cyan and magenta. “The peace sign is iconic and easy to interpret almost immediately,” Singleton said. “And at the end of the day, we all want just a little bit of peace.”

The rainbow gradient of this 24-ounce cold cup evokes a sunrise as it softly blends from cyan to magenta to citrus with an overlay of a graphic geometric grid treatment. “A beautiful metaphor for queerness is juxtaposing colors,” Singleton said. “Putting a colour beside another colour you wouldn’t think go together – and then it goes together beautifully.”

Singleton’s 16-ounce stainless steel tumbler features a hand holding a rainbow fan, while eyelashes, stars and other icons float through the scene. Singleton said, “I just love the connection of the fan to the queer scene – you see them at drag shows and at Pride events. When you hear that loud clap of the fan [by a group] in unison it speaks to a sense of joy and freedom and that sense of community you have when everyone is doing that in sync. It’s one of those beautiful, harmonious moments.”

Building a culture of inclusion and The Starbucks Foundation

Starbucks strives to create a culture of inclusion and is a proud ally of the the LGBTQIA2+ community, affirming every way people may choose to identify. Starbucks has a long history of supporting its LGBTQIA2+ partners and communities, from advocating&nbsp; to providing broader healthcare coverage for procedures and services that support gender affirmation.

Rooted in the Starbucks Mission to nurture human connection, The Starbucks Foundation, is one of the primary ways Starbucks uplifts communities from around the world. With more than $20 million invested into communities in the past year, The Starbucks Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in partnership with Starbucks partners (employees), licensee partners and others with a shared commitment and belief in stronger, more equitable communities. &nbsp;

Tim Singleton shares his inspiration for the new Starbucks drinkware collection arriving in Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada starting May 30. The collection is the first in a series through the Starbucks Artist Collaboration Program, which celebrates and elevates the voices and stories of artists from around the world through uniquely curated merchandise in Starbucks stores.

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