Business Chief US+CAN Magazine April 2016 | Page 18

LEADERSHIP
stunt our progress . In our view , the private sector must contribute more as an economic and social force in partnership with all other sectors .”
CHANGE THROUGH EMPLOYEE ACTION One cornerstone of this year ’ s plan for a more conscious and purpose-driven Starbucks brand is its newly unveiled Starbucks FoodShare program , a strategic partnership with Feeding America to donate sandwiches , salads , and other ready-to-eat meals — products that would otherwise be thrown out at the end of the day — to food banks across the United States .
“ Like many of our social impact initiatives , the innovation and inspiration comes from our partners who are volunteering in and contributing to their communities ,” said John Kelly , senior vice president , Starbucks Global Responsibility , Community and Public Policy . “ They saw the need for us to do more , and
18 April 2016 Community Service