# Coffee Shop Food Donations The Starbucks FoodShare Program Donates Fresh Meals to Food Banks By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodshare References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/149538-starbucks-foodshare-program-will-donate-ready-to-eat-meals-to-five-million-people-in-need) & [news.starbucks](https://news.starbucks.com/news/starbucks-food-donation-program) [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-and-nhs-charities-together) recently announced that it is teaming up with the nonprofit organization [Feeding America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toojays-and-feeding-florida) to launch its new FoodShare program. As hunger remains a persistent issue across the US, this program ensures that fresh food gets into the hands of those who need it the most. Starbucks' FoodShare program is a new initiative that will be rolled out in more than 7,000 stores over the next 12 months. In an effort to cut down on food waste, the chain will donate perishable food items such as pastries, paninis, salads, breakfast sandwiches and Bistro Boxes to local food banks. In addition to cutting down on food waste, the program is likely to generate more than five million meals for individuals who access food banks. The new food donation program demonstrates how large retailers can leverage the resources they already have to reduce food waste and [combat hunger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-our-strength). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food Waste Reduction:** Large retailers can leverage their resources to reduce food waste and benefit communities facing food insecurity. - **Food Bank Donations:** Donating perishable food items like pastries, paninis, salads, and sandwiches to food banks can help feed individuals facing hunger. - **Collaboration with Nonprofits:** Teaming up with nonprofits can help businesses make a greater impact on social issues like hunger and food waste. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage retailers, like Starbucks, can implement similar programs to reduce food waste and donate food to those in need. - **Nonprofit Organizations:** Nonprofit organizations focused on food security and hunger relief can partner with large retailers to distribute donated food items. - **Social Impact:** Programs like Starbucks' FoodShare demonstrate how companies can make a tangible impact on social issues while also benefiting their bottom line. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bakery Donation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayend-doughnation.md) - [Food Bank Delivery Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-donation-pickups.md) - [QSR Food Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-giving-page.md) - [Interactive Food Bank Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-and-giftameal.md) - [Complimentary Coffee Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-and-nhs-charities-together.md) - [Military Coffee Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-donated.md) - [Low-Cost Cafe Meal Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairings-value-menu.md) - [Food Insecurity-Fighting Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeding-americas-mission.md) - [Branded Food Insecurity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-miss-lunch.md)