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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000902664-24-001242
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DFAN14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240208
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240208

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			STARBUCKS CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000829224
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-EATING & DRINKING PLACES [5810]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	07 Trade & Services
		IRS NUMBER:				911325671
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0927

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DFAN14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-20322
		FILM NUMBER:		24606685

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 34067
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98124-1067
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2064471575

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2401 UTAH AVENUE SOUTH
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98134

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Strategic Organizing Center
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0002001721
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		IRS NUMBER:				203688367
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DC
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DFAN14A

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1900 L STREET, NW
		STREET 2:		SUITE 900
		CITY:			WASHINGTON
		STATE:			DC
		ZIP:			20036
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(202) 721-0660

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1900 L STREET, NW
		STREET 2:		SUITE 900
		CITY:			WASHINGTON
		STATE:			DC
		ZIP:			20036
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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">SCHEDULE 14A</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 22pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Starbucks Corporation</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Strategic Organizing Center</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Mary Kay Henry</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Michael Zucker</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; background-color: #FEFEFE">The following contains
statements by the Strategic Organizing Center that, from time to time, will be advertised on search engines and social media platforms
that will direct viewers to its website, <FONT STYLE="color: rgb(5,99,193)"><U>www.BrewABetterStarbucks.com</U></FONT>. In some cases,
references to &ldquo;Starbucks&rdquo; in these statements may be replaced with &ldquo;SBUX.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">SBUX Shareholders | Protect Your Investment |
Vote for Improved Oversight</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">The Board&rsquo;s failed human capital management
strategy has exposed SBUX to unnecessary risk. Protect your investment by voting for the SOC&rsquo;s nominees TODAY.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="color: rgb(5,99,193)"><U>www.BrewABetterStarbucks.com</U></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Starbucks shareholders: Protect your investment
<U>TODAY.</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Learn how SOC nominees can help improve oversight
and safeguard the best interests of all SBUX stakeholders.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Learn How to Vote (<FONT STYLE="color: rgb(5,99,193)"><U>https://www.brewabetterstarbucks.com/vote-blue</U></FONT>)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">SBUX is a Company in Crisis | Change is Needed
NOW | Vote for Improved Oversight</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">We believe the Board has failed to responsibly
oversee SBUX&rsquo;s human capital strategy. Learn more about the SOC&rsquo;s campaign for improved oversight at SBUX.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="color: rgb(5,99,193)"><U>www.BrewABetterStarbucks.com</U></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Starbucks is a company in crisis. The Board&rsquo;s
ineffective oversight of the Company&rsquo;s human capital strategy is exposing the business to significant risk.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Starbucks is a company in crisis. Learn why board
change is needed to fix Starbucks&rsquo; broken approach to labor issues.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Learn more (<FONT STYLE="color: rgb(5,99,193)"><U>www.BrewABetterStarbucks.com</U></FONT>)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Change is Needed NOW at SBUX | Third-Party Experts
Agree | Read More</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">SBUX&rsquo;s broken approach to labor issues is
exposing its shareholders to significant risk. Read what independent third-party experts have to say.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="color: rgb(5,99,193)"><U>https://www.brewabetterstarbucks.com/third-party-perspectives</U></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0 1in; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Starbucks shareholders: The Board&rsquo;s ineffective
oversight of the Company&rsquo;s human capital strategy is exposing the business to significant risk.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Read what independent third parties have to say
about Starbucks&rsquo; broken approach to labor issues.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Read More (<FONT STYLE="color: rgb(5,99,193)"><U>https://www.brewabetterstarbucks.com/third-party-perspectives</U></FONT>)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Starbucks shareholders: You can help bring fresh
perspectives and labor relations expertise to the boardroom.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Vote your shares for the SOC&rsquo;s nominees
<U>TODAY</U> by calling (877) 285-5990.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt/107% Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">How to Vote (<FONT STYLE="color: rgb(5,99,193)"><U>https://www.brewabetterstarbucks.com/vote-blue</U></FONT>)</P>

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