SEATTLE, United States of America – While Veterans Day is only one day out of the year, Starbucks commitment to supporting the military community – including hiring veterans, military spouses and opening Military Family Stores – is a year-round effort. In FY21, Starbucks hired more than 7,700 veterans and military spouses across Starbucks roles in the U.S.
Starbucks support on Veterans Day
- The company has 109 Military Family Stores across the nation to-date. Starbucks Military Family Stores are located near major military bases and are designed to hire and honor soldiers, veterans, and their families, and aim to offer a welcoming space for local communities to work, unwind and gather to build a stronger community.
- The company is dedicated to supporting service organizations like Headstrong, Team Red, White & Blue and Team Rubicon who help veterans as they transition to civilian life, continue to develop as leaders, and leverage their skills and passions to positively change communities.
- The company offer partner (employee) benefits that accommodate the needs of active-duty military and military families, including Military Service Pay, which provides up to 80 hours of pay each year, to eligible partners (employees), when active-duty service obligations take them away from their work with the company.
- Veteran partners can extend Starbucks College Achievement Plan benefit to a qualified family member for 100% tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program.
- As a company, Starbucks is focused on breaking the stigma around mental health through partnerships, advocacy and awareness – including in the military community.
