[KosmicKitty]

"They've treated her really well. They were on my radar as a company I'd want to explore and find out more about," said the 40-year-old part-time undergraduate student at Bellevue University and former small-business owner.

and

During 2013, Existence estimates she spent more than $7,000 on Starbucks items. To put this in perspective, the average female aged 19 to 50 years old spends about $252.50 a month on food eaten at home as part of a moderate-cost budget, or about $3,030 per year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

So, who paid for all that chow she downed? According to the article, she didn't receive a dime from Starbucks. I didn't realize part-time college student paid so well.

"We applaud her efforts and encouraged along the way, but no money was ever exchanged," Mills said. She added that Existence "often sets lofty and unattainable goals for herself, and she really meets them head on."

You can say that again.

[Tucker39]

“....but no money was ever exchanged.” (Starbucks’own words).
If words mean things, that means no money was passed in EITHER direction.
So does that mean that Starbucks GAVE her the food for free?

[ApplegateRanch]

To put this in perspective, the average female aged 19 to 50 years old spends about $252.50 a month on food eaten at home as part of a moderate-cost budget

Good grief! The TWO of us eat rather well on HALF that...and that includes ammunition, bait, licenses, and tags costs!

I didn't realize part-time college student paid so well.

Way back, as a student, a pound of rice, a couple cans of tomato paste/sauce, and a pound of burger & whatever veggies were in season & cheap; and a visit to "the used bread" & "dented can" stores was good for a week of stretched meals.

Oh, wait! They said EATEN at home; not PREPARED & COOKED at home. "Convenience" (and name brands) is expensive.

[scott7278]

I guarantee you that money came from student loans - the very ones she will boo-hoo about when it’s time to pay the piper.