Dunkin' Announces $20K To Support Branford And New Haven Health

Press release from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation:

Dec. 7, 2020

Today the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation announced $20,000 has been granted and delivered to two health and hunger relief organizations in Branford and New Haven. The grants are part of two rounds of funding the Foundation has executed nationally during the COVID-19 pandemic, including $1 million in emergency hunger relief grants and $500 thousand in annual health and hunger relief grants.

These grants are part of a commitment by Dunkin’, Dunkin’s Foundation and Dunkin’ franchisees to provide health and hunger organizations with the support they need, as many are seeing a significant increase in the volume of people they serve and are facing unprecedented and costly challenges in the wake of the pandemic.

The grants are making a difference by funding such vital services as food, educational supplies, personal hygiene products, and more. Local organizations that received funding include:

• Community Dining Room in Branford which received $10,000 to expand its Tuesday Family Dining Program.
• R Kids, Inc. in New Haven which received $10,000 to purchase supplies such as bedding, food, personal hygiene products and educational supplies. Funding will also be used to help support the emergency food pantry for the R Kids, Inc. families.

This latest round of funding follows closely on the heels of the Foundation's $1.25 million in grants distributed in March to support health and hunger relief organizations during the early days of the pandemic. With these newest grants, the Foundation will be focusing on non-profit organizations dedicated to the support of underserved communities that have been the hardest hit, with Dunkin’ franchisees and restaurant crew members helping to select organizations in their communities to receive the funding.

Recently, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation also announced the “Give Cheer” program to bring joy to children battling hunger or illness during the holidays. Beginning November 4 through December 2, guests who visit a Dunkin’ restaurant or drive-thru can donate $1 to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. In return, guests who donate in store will receive a coupon for $1 off a dozen donuts, valid through 12/31/20. For the first time, guests can also donate through the Dunkin’ App when placing a mobile order at a participating Dunkin’ restaurant. See here for more information.

In 2020, the Joy in Childhood Foundation will grant more than $4 million and has granted over $26 million since its inception. To learn more about the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation visit https://www.bringjoy.org/.

This press release was produced by the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. The views expressed here are the author's own.