Will you join us by standing up for cows trapped in the dairy industry?

On Friday 25 April we visited Starbucks UK’s London HQ to deliver our petition urging them to make oat milk the default. They refused to meet with us. So now we’re heading to Starbucks stores, on the week commencing 2 June across the UK, to speak to customers directly. We’re hitting the streets to shine a light on the Arlarming reality behind dairy, and challenge customers of Starbucks to try oat milk in their coffee. Our week of action will feature outreach events up and down the country, along with online actions you can get involved in.

Action Pack Contents

We’ll be handing out impactful leaflets, showing footage from the investigation, and offering free oat milk samples to encourage a shift toward plant-based options. It's a friendly way to inspire compassion and start meaningful conversations. Outreach packs are provided for free and include everything you need: posters, stickers, leaflets, and more. Get in touch if you would like to set up an event in your area.

• Starbucks Flyers‍
• Arlarming Reality of Dairy Leaflets 
• Choose Vegan Leaflets
• Posters (x5)
• Stickers (x18)
• Downloadable investigation footage (3 ½ minute edited version)

If you are unable to host a stall, would you consider door-dropping our leaflets instead? You can order our FREE door-dropper packs here.

Confirmed Events

Due to organiser availability some events will fall out of the Week of Action, which will help apply pressure on Starbucks through the entire month. Keep checking back, as there will be many more added as we confirm all the details with the groups.

• ‍Vegan Actions Cambridge | Animal justice Project
  Outreach location: Grafton Centre, Cambridge CB1 1DJ
  📅 Saturday, 31 May | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Event link or Outreach Host‍
• Hull Animal Rights Team (HART)
  Outreach location: Ferriby Road, Barton Upon Humber DN18 5TB
  📅 Thursday, 5 June | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Event link or Outreach Host‍
• We The Free Norwich
  Outreach location: 19–20 Haymarket, Norwich NR2 1QE
  📅 Saturday, 7 June | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Event link or Outreach Host‍
• Bedfordshire Vegans
  Outreach location: Luton Station, Station Road LU1 2LT
  📅 Saturday, 7 June | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Event link or Outreach Host‍
• Manchester Animal Climate Action
  Outreach location: Manchester Piccadilly Market M1 1LZ
  📅 Saturday, 7 June | 2:20 PM – 5:30 PM | Event link or Outreach Host
• Vegan Advocates for Animal Rights
  Outreach Location: Preston, Fishergate PR1 8AP
  📅 Saturday, 7 June | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Event link or Outreach Host
• Nottingham Animal Rights
  Outreach location: City Centre 1, South Parade NG1 2JS
  📅 Saturday, 7 June | 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Event link or Outreach Host
• West Wales Animal Action
  Outreach location: Aberystwyth Clocktower, 6 Pier St, Aberystwyth SY23 2LJ
  📅 Saturday, 7 June | 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Becca Bell (get in touch with us for further details)
• Vegan Action Wales
  Outreach location: Swansea, Uplands Starbucks SA2 0PG
  📅 Saturday, 7 June | 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Event link or Outreach Host ‍
• Animal Liberation Scotland
  Outreach location: 27 Sauchiehall St Glasgow G2 3AT
  📅 Sunday, 8 June | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Event link or Outreach Host‍
• Yorkshire Animal Rights Activists
  Outreach location: 48 Albion Street, Leeds LS1 6AB
  📅 Sunday, 8 June | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Event link or Outreach Host‍
• Stoke-on-Trent Animal Rights (STAR)
  Outreach location: London Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7QD
  📅 Saturday, 14 June | 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Event link or Outreach Host‍
• North East Animal Rights (NEAR) - Team 1
  Outreach location: Old Eldon Square, Newcastle NE1 7UG
  📅 Saturday, 21 June | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Event link or Outreach Host‍
• North East Animal Rights (NEAR) - Team 2
  Outreach location: Saltburn, Town Centre TS12 1HN
  📅 Saturday, 21 June | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Event link or Outreach Host

Maximise Your Event

Our action packs are just the starting point for your event, there are several ways to make your event more visually impressive and impactful. We encourage you to add more elements into your event and to get creative while still keeping the focus on our campaign. Here are some of our recommendations that will help take your event to the next level. We have broken them down into actions to take before the event, elements you can incorporate during the event and follow up actions you can take afterwards to maximise the success of your event.

Before the Event

• ‍Promote widely: Go beyond your own social media. Contact local activist and vegan groups, and post in Facebook communities. Share the event in local Messenger, WhatsApp, or Telegram activism chats to expand your reach.‍
• Choose a high-footfall location: Busy shopping streets or intersecting pedestrian areas are ideal. Find the busiest Starbucks in your area, and set-up nearby. ‍
• Add food outreach: Ask vegan brands for sample donations. Milk samples will work especially well. Offering free treats draws people in and makes engagement easier.

During the Event

• ‍Get creative: Costumes, plush toys, or fun hats make your stall more family-friendly and attention-grabbing. The more engaging your setup, the more likely people are to stop and talk.‍
• Use a speaker: Music can lift the mood, reduce tension, and draw crowds, helping your event feel more vibrant and welcoming.‍
• Show impactful footage: Set up a screen with headphones and play short videos from our investigations. Consider offering a reward, like a chocolate bar, for watching to the end.‍
• Take great photos: Share images in local groups and online with a positive recap of conversations or outcomes. Tag us so we can amplify your event on our platforms too.‍
• Record outreach conversations: If someone in your team is confident with public engagement, capture a few standout interactions. These can inspire others and demonstrate the power of direct action.

After the Event

• ‍Plan a team social: Head to a vegan café or restaurant to reflect, bond, and celebrate. It’s a great way to build a strong activist community.‍
• Use leftover leaflets: Door-drop extras in your local area or leave them in community centers. Every leaflet could spark a conversation that leads to change, so don’t let them go to waste.

The Arlarming Reality of Dairy

Starbucks UK continues to source milk from Arla, the UK’s largest dairy cooperative, which we have exposed for horrific acts of abuse. Our undercover investigation at Lowfields Farm, an Arla supplier, revealed heartbreaking scenes of animal abuse, which was covered by over 25 major media outlets in March. Now, with your help, we’re bringing the truth directly to the public as they enter Starbucks stores. 

As always,

For the animals!