Starbucks strengthens support to alleviate hunger in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — As the company marks its 25th year in the Philippines, Starbucks strengthened its commitment to positively impact the well-being of all who connect with Starbucks by supporting hunger relief in the market by expanding the reach of its partnerships with Grab, the Philippine FoodBank Foundation and Gawad Kalinga to help local communities and children facing hunger.

In celebration of its commitment to building a more sustainable future in the market and in support of Starbucks global people positive ambition to enhance the well-being of one billion people by 2030, Michael Conway, group president, Starbucks International and Channel Development, and Noey Lopez, president and CEO of Starbucks Philippines, announced that Starbucks Philippines will award a $25,000 grant to the Philippine FoodBank Foundation and another $25,000 grant to Gawad Kalinga.

These grants will focus on expanding the ongoing Starbucks FoodShare and Gawad Kalinga’s Kusina ng Kalinga feeding programs.