As our society becomes more dependent on coffee for breakfast and other daily needs, its future seems at stake. Climate crisis, supply chain problems, and the rising cost of coffee all pose risks to its future – yet there are organizations working towards stabilizing it.

These groups focus on sustainability, direct trade partnerships and more – from minimizing environmental impacts to developing new sustainable models for coffee production, these organizations are making an impactful statement about coffee’s role in society today.

Starbucks has long demonstrated their dedication to community involvement through supporting local organizations. Furthermore, their matching grant program matches employee donations and volunteer hours with matching grants provided by Starbucks Foundation projects that strengthen humanity – specifically women, communities and the environment – helping bring hope and opportunity for millions around the globe – from coffee growing regions like Colombia all the way back home to Seattle!

Keurig Green Mountain devotes time, product, and financial support to nonprofit organizations whose missions align with its core values of social good, environmental stewardship, and equity. Keurig has an emphasis on supporting youth-centric causes like funding playgrounds or sporting equipment as well as relief efforts after natural disasters occur. They partner with select organizations to promote healthy eating initiatives within schools or communities.

Dunkin’ Donuts offers extensive support to hunger relief through their Joy in Childhood Foundation, which strives to ensure children in communities where they operate have access to food, water and sanitation through grants to food banks, community gardens, grocery delivery programs and backpack programs – as well as supporting school lunch programs.

Folgers provides both product and monetary donations through The J.M. Smucker Company, prioritizing nonprofits serving communities where their offices or facilities are situated – such as children’s hospitals, arts education, STEM learning programs, environmental preservation efforts or coffee growing regions through their Global Coffee Fund.