Starbucks Supports Communities in Jamaica Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
In response to significant damage in Jamaica caused by Hurricane Melissa, The Starbucks Foundation has committed to donating to nonprofit organizations to support relief efforts for impacted communities.
The Starbucks Foundation is donating:
- US $20,000 to World Central Kitchen to provide nourishing meals to those impacted by the hurricane.
- US $20,000 to the American Red Cross to help where it’s needed most in coordination with the global Red Cross network.
- US $17,000 to Planet Water Foundationto mobilize AquaBlock Emergency Drinking Water Systems to provide clean, safe water for thousands of affected families.
The Starbucks Foundation strengthens humanity by transforming lives across the world, with a focus on enabling community resiliency and prosperity and uplifting communities affected by disaster. Established in 1997, The Starbucks Foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization under U.S. law. Learn more at about.starbucks.com/the-starbucks-foundation/.
About World Central Kitchen
Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 500 million nourishing meals around the world. WCK knows that good food provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and hope, especially in times of crisis. Learn more at wck.org.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
Planet Water Foundation
Established in 2009 as a U.S. registered non-profit organization, Planet Water Foundation is devoted to providing access to safe drinking water. Through the installation of our water filtration systems, handwashing infrastructure, and the implementation of our Water-Health & Hygiene Education programs, we direct our attention to two critical areas: supporting schools in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions, as well as the provision of safe drinking water in the aftermath of natural disasters worldwide. Learn more at planet-water.org/.
