Starbucks Canada teams up with Breakfast Club of Canada to fight holiday hunger

Who: Starbucks Canada

What: The corporation, in collaboration with Breakfast Club of Canada, has pledged to donate the value of two school meals for every grilled cheese on sourdough sold in its coffeeshops until Jan. 5, 2026. 

Over 23,000 coffeehouses in more than 30 Starbucks markets around the world are participating, with a goal of donating up to 12 million meals to children facing hunger globally.

The donations will directly support programs that feed kids around the world through the World Food Programme and Breakfast Club of Canada. 

"No child in Canada should ever have to start their day hungry," said Lori Digulla, general manager, Starbucks Canada. "Our role as a community coffeehouse is about more than what we serve - it's about showing up for the neighbourhoods we're part of. By working with organizations like Breakfast Club of Canada, we can help strengthen school nutrition programs that support children every single day. When Canadians choose a grilled cheese this season, they're also choosing to make a meaningful difference for kids in their own communities."