I don’t know who needs to hear this but I still get sad when I see partners on this thread who don’t know...
As partners, we are allowed one beverage and one food markout when we are not working!!! This benefit has been extended through March of 2021!
Eat and drink away, baristas.
EDIT: I am based in the U.S. and don’t know about benefits for partners outside of the states
AvoFromCado76 points2y ago
Thank you!!! I thought it ended this month!
Azurelexi17 points2y ago
It was supposed to but even then you would’ve been good until the end of the month think it was moved to September 30th but now it’s March 2021
scrumfie8851 points2y ago
When was it announced that it was extended till march 2021, thats amazing.
NOTcreative-12 points2y ago
Announced Monday! Make sure to read your weekly update every Monday to stay informed :)
scrumfie885 points2y ago
I did read it, didn't see it in there. Guess I'll have to reread. Mainly my asm focused on the voter stuff.
dalenakitty27 points2y ago
Was that in this week's update? I must have missed it.
kzkats [OP]25 points2y ago
It was in this weekly update which is where my info is from! Also, LOA has been extended through March 2021!
dalenakitty3 points2y ago
Ah ok gotcha! Thank you!
Talicialisette1 points2y ago
My manager does not post weekly updates. I was told that i can find them myself on partner hub. But i cant figure out how. Can you help?
dancing_durian11 points2y ago
It’s not in an update per se. I looked it up after I saw it floating on this sub. If you search COVID benefits on the Hub, it should come up.
dalenakitty1 points2y ago
Thank you!
ayagirltruth21 points2y ago
Thank you so much for letting us know this amazing news !
Unfortunately got charged only 30% off for my drink and food last time I went to a Starbucks on my day off (which was September 1).
Now I can confidently ask for my free food and drink, since I really count on it !
Beap9220 points2y ago
Just a reminder, this applies to American partners only
teet_teet13 points2y ago
I thought it ended today! Was this on the weekly update? I regrettably didn’t read it. However, I’d rather have an extra hour of labor granted to my team each day than take a free drink and food item home when I’m not working. This has been a grueling 6 months for us.
kzkats [OP]17 points2y ago
I completely agree! My team finally got some green beans after months of begging our DM. But the free food and drink is important for our food insecure partners! I don’t want any of us to go hungry
cancerofcolor7 points2y ago
I’ve only been getting a drink when visiting other stores bc they usually charge me for food :(
I’m too nice to speak up so I’ll usually just pay for the food item but I wish this was communicated to baristas more.
GhostRecon18456 points2y ago
When you’re ordering just say it’s a food and beverage mark out and provide your numbers and not your money
different_as_can_be7 points2y ago
also be prepared to provide an ID at some stores! due to the horrid tik tok trend that happened, our manager wants us to be extra safe if we don’t instantly recognize a partner.
HypedEnough1 points2y ago
I was never given an ID and at some store I don’t work at , they were interrogating me. 😭😭
kzkats [OP]1 points2y ago
Your state ID or drivers license or student ID should be enough proof that you are who you are. I don’t even have my partner ID card anymore
different_as_can_be1 points2y ago
oh NO i don’t have on either. i just show them my student ID or drivers license. whatever i get to first.
TurtleeSam3 points2y ago
My store next to my house that I go to get my markouts at make me feel like a burden when I was my partner food and drink markouts. I always say I’d like to use my partner markouts and they just don’t say anything back and are even silent when giving me my drinks 😳
craftyAnne63 points2y ago
I’ve been taking advantage of this. When I have days off, it’s because I go to school, which is across the street from a Starbucks. You bet your ass I use my free food and drink inbetween classes for my lunch!
corneroflivingroom2 points2y ago
Does anyone know if this applies to Canadian partners as well ?
kzkats [OP]2 points2y ago
I get get updates for US although I heard it does not apply for those outside of the states
Unipanther3681 points2y ago
Does this work for employees of licensed stores? I work at a Starbucks in an Albertsons.
Wouldn't surprise me if we didn't get it, though. Not like we get any of the other benefits >_>
possiblyagnes1 points2y ago
Can you get your mark out at other stores?
kzkats [OP]2 points2y ago
Yes...just make sure you have your partner numbers and a valid id matching your name
Snugglypuss1 points2y ago
Is this canada too. Cause I have been turned down everytime I've mentioned it.
kzkats [OP]1 points2y ago
No idea. I’m based in the states and don’t get weekly updates for anywhere else. Go to the hub and look up benefits under the covid resources tab
Emily330zoe1 points2y ago
Is this for all baristas including green beans?
kzkats [OP]1 points2y ago
Yes! If you have partner numbers and a valid ID confirming your identity, you are entitled to a free partner beverage and food
lyricslatte1 points2y ago
Wow, I did not realize this was extended until March 2021. Thank you so much
different_as_can_be1 points2y ago
omg thank you i kept meaning to check when that ended you sweet baby angel i have guaranteed breakfast now bc i’m lazy and hate making breakfast.
jackblue20091 points2y ago
Actually in my country 🇧🇭 the company managing Starbucks store allowing us only two drinks per day, but food mark out is strictly not allowed
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