The Starbucks Foundation provided humanitarian assistance of Rp500 million to World Central Kitchen (WCK) to support emergency response efforts for communities affected by the magnitude 7,7 earthquake in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on 15 August 2026.

The earthquake, which was centered offshore northeast of Nagekeo Regency, caused fatalities and injuries and forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Assistance from The Starbucks Foundation was distributed through WCK in the form of food support for communities around the affected area.

Photo: PT Sari Coffee Indonesia

Director of PT Sari Coffee Indonesia, the official Starbucks licensee in Indonesia, Anthony Mc Evoy, expressed sympathy for the people of Flores affected by the disaster.

According to him, care and solidarity are important for communities facing loss and uncertainty. The support is expected to help residents find strength as they go through the recovery process.

The Starbucks Foundation partnered with World Central Kitchen because the humanitarian organization has experience in disaster response and the ability to rapidly mobilize food assistance. WCK also has a network of local partnerships that supports the distribution of assistance in various regions of Indonesia.

Photo: PT Sari Coffee Indonesia

This assistance is part of The Starbucks Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting communities facing emergencies while strengthening community resilience.

In Indonesia, Starbucks Indonesia, with support from The Starbucks Foundation, also runs various humanitarian and community empowerment programs. Grant recipients include GERKATIN, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, Indonesian Street Children Organization (ISCO), Prestasi Junior Indonesia (PJI), and Planet Water Foundation. (Henry)