

September 2025
Starbucks Battalion Buddy Volunteer Initiative
Thank you for your interest in participating in this special volunteer event! Together, Starbucks partners will have the opportunity to assemble 2,250 Battalion Buddies, making a lasting impact on military families.
This meaningful initiative gives participants the chance to honor the resilience and sacrifices of military children by creating Battalion Buddies—stuffed teddy bears that provide comfort and joy during a parent’s deployment. Each store or location may reserve ONE Battalion Buddy event box, which includes all the materials needed to assemble 30 Battalion Buddies.
Please note, registration is limited to the first 75 stores, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this special event and make a tangible difference in the lives of military children and their families!
We look forward to having you join us for this impactful experience.
What to expect
Once you’ve registered, Operation Gratitude will send you an email confirmation as well as an event box containing the following items:Â
(30) Battalion Buddy Kits; each Kit to include:Â
Camo Bear JacketÂ
Pre-Portioned Bear StuffingÂ
Operation Gratitude Neck TagÂ
Prepaid return shipping labelÂ
Internal and external packing slip with Operation Gratitude identification barcodeÂ