FACT CHECK: Will Proceeds From Wicked-Themed Starbucks Go To Aid In Palestine?
A post shared on X claims that proceeds from Wicked-themed Starbucks drinks will go to aid in Palestine.
Every Wicked drink purchased at Starbucks will directly donate to aid in Palestine 🇵🇸 🩷 pic.twitter.com/3xcfnX4moU
— ☀️ (@AG7Source) October 19, 2024
There is no credible evidence to support this claim. The Wicked movie’s official website and Starbucks’ website have not made announcements regarding this claim.
Fact Check:
Social media users are claiming that proceeds from Wicked x Starbucks drinks will go to aid in Palestine. The caption reads, “Every Wicked drink purchased at Starbucks will directly donate to aid in Palestine 🇵🇸 🩷.” (RELATED: Did BBC Report That Starbucks Founder Said The Company Has Reached ‘A Critical Point Of Decline’?)
The claim is false. There is no credible evidence to support this claim. The Wicked movie’s official website has made no mention of teaming with Starbucks to provide financial support to Palestine.
Wicked-themed Starbucks drinks and merchandise will launch on Oct. 22, according to USA Today. There is no mention on the Starbucks press release that proceeds from these drinks will go to Palestine.
In April, Starbucks announced a $3 million donation to World Central Kitchen for aid in Gaza. The announcement reads, “In response to the great need for humanitarian aid in Gaza, we are donating to help provide food to people who are suffering.” Starbucks has made no announcements regarding its Wicked collaboration and aid to Palestine.
Check Your Fact has reached out to Universal Pictures and the Starbucks Corporation for comment.
