The Starbucks Foundation Supports Earthquake Relief Efforts in Panama
In response to the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Panama on October 9, The Starbucks Foundation has committed US$10,000 to World Central Kitchen to support immediate relief efforts and help address urgent needs in affected communities. Funding will support World Central Kitchen and its local partners in providing meals to earthquake-affected communities, helping families access food as recovery efforts continue.
Starbucks Panama – operated by Caribbean Coffee Traders Limited – is also supporting relief efforts through a customer donation drive benefiting community meal centers in Penonomé, collecting non-perishable food and other essential items in participating Starbucks Panama coffeehouses. Learn more on our Starbucks Panama Instagram channel, including how to participate.
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 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 884 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.
