Hi, my name is Kimberley Thompson. I am a member of Starbucks Coffee Company’s Global Diversity team. I’ve noticed some ideas on My Starbucks Idea around supporting the men and women in the military. Since this seems to be on your mind, I thought I’d tell you about some of the ways … more »

We're making progress on ideas that you've shared with us on My Starbucks Idea. Your ideas continue to inspire us. Keep the ideas coming! Ideas LAUNCHED Discount Shipping to Military Bases Starbucks iPhone App Display Card Balance on Register Ideas UNDER REVIEW Return the Cups with the Inspirational … more »

Hi there! Last time I wrote a blog on MyStarbucksIdea, I was kicking off the Starbucks Summer Volunteer Initiative . Now, as summer is winding down, I invited Nicola Goren, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, to write a blog about the National Day of … more »

Hello, my name is Anna Cunningham and I work on the Community Investments team at Starbucks. This past January, Starbucks and the HandsOn Network invited people to pledge five hours of their time to serve their local communities. The response was tremendous! Together, we pledged more than 1.25 million … more »

Hi everyone, My name is Marshall and I work on the books and music content team. Two weeks ago a new book hit the shelves of your local participating Starbucks: Crazy for the Storm , by Norman Ollestad. When we select a book to carry in our stores, we seek well-written, thought-provoking pieces that … more »

My name is Holly Hinton and I work on the Starbucks Entertainment team. A few weeks ago, I posted a blog specifically for our partners (employees). I offered all partners who responded to my blog within 24 hours the chance to hear the new Dave Matthews Band album and host a listening party in their store … more »

Hello! My name is Dub Hay and I am the senior vice president of Coffee and Tea at Starbucks. Recently we announced a new initiative that builds upon our existing decade-long relationship with FairTrade Labeling Organization and TransFair USA. I’m proud to introduce the Small Farmer Sustainability … more »