The Starbucks Foundation Supports Communities in Chile Impacted by Wildfires
In response to the devastating wildfires impacting the Biobío and Ñuble regions of Chile, The Starbucks Foundation has committed a total of $20,000 to World Central Kitchen and Desafío Levantemos Chile to support immediate relief through meal distribution to impacted communities and first responders as well as mid-term recovery efforts.
In addition, Starbucks Chile – operated by Alsea – is providing direct assistance to its partners impacted by the emergency, ensuring they receive support and resources they need during this time.
The Starbucks Foundation will continue to monitor the evolving situation and remain committed to providing support, recognizing that community recovery and reconstruction will extend well beyond the immediate crisis.
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(c)(3) charitable organization under U.S. law.
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 Desafío Levantemos Chile
Desafío Levantemos Chile is a nonprofit organization founded in 2010 in response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck southern Chile. The organization serves as a bridge between those who need help and those who want to help, delivering concrete and sustainable solutions to public challenges by channeling both private and public resources. Its mission is to turn crises into opportunities and improve the lives of individuals and communities across Chile. It works across key areas including emergency response, education, health, entrepreneurship, and social development, striving for interventions that are transparent, efficient, high-quality, and sustainable. Over the years, Desafío Levantemos Chile has implemented more than 1,000 projects and positively impacted hundreds of thousands of people nationwide. Learn more at desafiolevantemoschile.org.
