The Starbucks Foundation and Alsea Foundation Support Earthquake Relief Efforts in Colombia
In response to the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, The Starbucks Foundation and Alsea Foundation have jointly committed a total of US$100,000 to the nonprofit organizations World Central Kitchen, Planet Water Foundation and World Vision to support immediate relief efforts. The funding will help provide meals to affected communities across the departments of Chocó, Caldas, Risaralda, Quindío and Valle del Cauca and support the deployment of emergency water filtration systems to provide access to safe drinking water.
In addition, Alsea Foundation through its emergency fund and in collaboration with Starbucks Colombia – operated by Alsea – is providing direct assistance to partners (employees) impacted by the emergency, ensuring they receive support and resources they need during this time.
Thank you to first responders, Starbucks Colombia partners and organizations on the ground supporting impacted communities.
About The Starbucks Foundation
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©(3) charitable organization under U.S. law.
About Alsea
Alsea is the leading restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe, with globally recognized brands across the Quick Service Restaurant, Coffeehouse, and Full-Service Restaurant segments. Its multi-brand portfolio includes Starbucks, Domino’s Pizza, Burger King, Chili’s, P.F. Chang’s, Italianni’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Vips, Foster’s Hollywood, and Ginos. The company operates more than 4,800 units across Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay, France, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Uruguay. Its business model supports all business units through a centralized Support Center and Shared Services platform, providing expertise in administrative functions, development, and supply chain operations. For more information, visit: www.alsea.net.
About Alsea Foundation
Alsea Foundation is Alsea’s social impact organization, dedicated to improving the well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities through sustainable investments that advance food security, education, and employability.
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 600 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 Planet Water Foundation
Established in 2009, Planet Water Foundation is a non-profit organization 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 underserved schools and communities 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/
About World Vision
World Vision is a humanitarian organization that has worked for more than 40 years to improve the lives of children, adolescents, and young people living in vulnerable situations. Through sustainable development, emergency response, and advocacy programs, it helps create opportunities for a better future in communities.
