Statement From Starbucks About Not Sharing Earthquakes

Condolence and support messages from countries and companies continue to follow after two major earthquakes that caused great destruction and high loss of life in Kahramanmaraş, Adıyaman and Hatay. However, some brands have started to gather reactions on social media because they have not shared anything about the subject yet.

Starbucks, one of these brands, has made a statement about why no sharing has been made so far. Speaking to Marketing Turkey The statements of Starbucks officials were as follows:

UPDATE: Starbucks also shared a statement from its own social media accounts

Starbucks has already provided assistance, awaiting approval for extensive assistance:

Starbucks officials reached by the Marketing Turkey team stated that they have now applied to The Starbucks Foundation about the reason for the lack of any explanation, and aid budget has not been clarified yet. told. It was stated that with the clarification of the budget, comprehensive support will begin.

“We will do our best to support earthquake victims throughout the process. We are waiting for the announcement of the amount to come from The Starbucks Foundation. Alshaya Group will definitely make a donation. Alshaya Group creates various funds not only for Turkey but also for Syria.”

Ethical values ​​are the reason why aids are not disclosed:

Authorities also stated that the aid provided so far has not been disclosed.non-compliance with ethical values” he justified.

The donations and plans were also announced:

Authorities said that 27 of the 54 branches serving in the region are able to serve safely, and they have sent these branches for help. made available to working organizations expressed. It was also emphasized that coffee is served uninterruptedly from these branches.

Starbucks, in addition to the help from the branch that a truckload of food aid will also be distributed in these stores. expressed. He explained that they also listed the needs other than food aid and that they continue to work to meet the needs.