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AT-A-GLANCE: OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19

As the global pandemic stretches into a third year, Starbucks remains committed
to doing our part to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the
well-being of our customers and partners (employees) in every community we
serve.

OUR THREE GUIDING PRINCIPLES

① Prioritizing the health and well-being of our partners and customers

② Playing a constructive role in supporting health and government officials as
they work to mitigate the spread of this virus

③ Showing up in a positive and responsible way to serve our communities

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Scroll or select a topic below to learn more about what we're doing.

PARTNERS | STORES | CUSTOMERS | COMMUNITIES

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WHAT WE'RE DOING FOR OUR PARTNERS

We encourage all partners to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their
communities, and have contingency plans in place for those who are exposed or
test positive for COVID-19. Starbucks partners can access comprehensive benefits
information here.

MAKE A VACCINE PLAN:

 * Up to two hours of paid time off for partners to receive the vaccine, up to
   three doses. 
 * Up to 4 hours of paid time off if partners experience vaccine-related side
   effects and miss a scheduled shift within 48 hours of receiving the COVID-19
   vaccine or booster shot.  

SELF-ISOLATION PAY:  

 * Self-isolation pay for partners diagnosed with COVID-19. Partners exposed to
   COVID-19 will also receive self-isolation pay through April 4, 2022.
 * Up to two rounds of isolation per quarter.  

HARDSHIP GRANTS:  

 * Expedited Starbucks Cup Fund grants for partners experiencing financial
   hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

STORE CLOSURE SUPPORT:  

 * Transferring partners impacted by closed or modified hours to other stores. 
 * Pay to partners unable to work due to precautionary store closure.  

MENTAL HEALTH:  

 * Free access to the Headspace app for mindfulness and meditation. 
 * Up to 20 free sessions a year with a certified counselor or coach through
   Lyra Health.  

CHILDCARE:  

 * Expanding the Care@Work program to provide support for partners needing
   childcare options.

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For more detailed information, view all of our key milestones throughout the
pandemic.

See full timeline

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WHAT WE'RE DOING IN OUR STORES

Starbucks strives to meet or exceed all public health mandates, as it is our
responsibility to protect our partners and customers in the communities we
serve. To find a store that is open near you, visit the store locator on
Starbucks.com or the Starbucks app for locations and hours.

USE OF FACIAL COVERINGS:  

 * Starbucks recommends partners and customers review CDC guidance for their
   community when deciding whether to continue to wear a facial covering
   indoors.  
 * Where mandated by local law or regulation, Starbucks requires customers and
   company-operated store partners to wear masks while in our stores. 

PARTNER (EMPLOYEE) PRECAUTIONS:  

 * Prior to beginning every shift, all Starbucks partners (employees) complete a
   symptom check to ensure they are healthy enough to work.

CLEANING MEASURES:

 * Starbucks cleaning and sanitizing protocols meet or exceed public health
   guidelines.

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WHAT WE'RE DOING FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

While the dine-in experience has changed across all stores, we continue to serve
customer needs through safe and convenient methods, including drive-thru
service, digital ordering and contactless pay. Each community is different, and
we trust our local partners to create the safest environment for customers to
enjoy the Starbucks experience.

UPGRADED STARBUCKS APP & REWARDS: 

 * Using the Starbucks app, Rewards members can locate a store, order ahead and
   pay, and determine the most convenient pick-up option at the store.
 * Starbucks Rewards members’ Star expirations are paused through April 1,
   2022. 

GRAB-AND-GO:  

 * Customers can an order in the café and take their order to-go, or use the
   “order ahead” feature in the Starbucks app to pick up items at the store.  

DRIVE-THRU:

 * Customers can order at the drive-thru or pick up an order placed ahead on the
   Starbucks app. Varies by location.

MOBILE ORDER & CURBSIDE PICKUP: 

 * Customers can order using the App, then park in spots designated as "Mobile
   Order & Curbside Pickup” and a barista will deliver to the car. Available in
   select stores.

STARBUCKS DELIVERS:

 * Customers can order their favorite Starbucks beverages and food for delivery
   through Uber Eats. In many U.S. markets.

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WHAT WE'RE DOING FOR OUR COMMUNITIES

We are dedicated to serving our communities in a constructive role through the
lens of Our Mission and Values: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one
person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time. 

THANKING FRONT-LINE RESPONDERS:

 * To date, the company has donated 1.2 million+ cups of coffee to first
   responders and health care communities. 
 * The Starbucks Foundation and Starbucks helped Operation Gratitude send care
   packages to more than 100,000 front-line heroes.

ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY:

 * The Starbucks Foundation has donated more than $1 million to Feeding
   America’s COVID-19 response fund and other food banks. 
 * Starbucks supports the goal of long-term food security through donations to
   local food banks through our FoodShare program, and by reinvesting $100
   million into hunger relief efforts by 2030.  
 * To date, the company has donated 47.3 million pounds of food, providing
   nearly 40 million meals*, and invested more than $50 million in hunger
   relief. 

LOCAL GRANTS:

 * The Starbucks Foundation has distributed more than $1 million to more than
   400 local organizations across the U.S. and Canada to support COVID-19
   community response, inspired and informed by Starbucks partners
   (employees).  
 * In Seattle, The Starbucks Foundation helped to launch the city’s COVID-19
   Response Fund in early 2020, and has invested more than $1 million in
   organizations across our hometown. 

GLOBAL RELIEF:

 * The Starbucks Foundation has donated more than $5 million to support global
   COVID-19 relief efforts around the world, partnering with key organizations
   like the United Nations Foundation in order to ensure those who need the most
   help get it. 

SUPPORTING COFFEE-GROWING COMMUNITIES:

 * The Starbucks Foundation has donated more than $2 million to support relief
   efforts and protect lives and livelihoods in coffee and tea growing
   communities around the world, which have reached more than 200,000 people to
   date.  

*According to the USDA, 1.2 pounds of food is the equivalent to one meal.

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