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Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Celebrates its Annual Week of Joy to Help Fight Childhood Hunger

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1,200 Dunkin’ franchisees and crew members and Dunkin’ Brands employees team up to volunteer in more than 85 events over the course of the week, supporting food banks and pantries around the country

March 10, 2020 // Franchising.com // CANTON, Mass. - The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is celebrating its annual Week of Joy with over 85 volunteer events around the country to help child hunger relief efforts. The events, happening March 9 through 13, support the Foundation’s mission to provide the simple joys of childhood to kids when they need it most, like when they are battling hunger or illness.

More than 1,200 Dunkin’ franchisees and crew members and Dunkin’ Brands employees will be volunteering their time at food banks and food pantries across the country at the Week of Joy planned events.

“The mission of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is to provide the simple joys of childhood to kids when they need it most, like when they are facing hunger,” said Kari McHugh, Executive Director of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. “We pitch in to help with the basic needs so children can learn and grow, and experience the joy that comes with being a kid. Our Week of Joy celebrates all of this.”

Since launching in 2006, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation has granted more than $25 million to hundreds of national and local charities across the country, including food banks and food pantries. As part of its commitment to children facing hunger, the Foundation provides regional grants every year to hundreds of local nonprofits working to provide joy to kids battling hunger.

About the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation

The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’ and the generosity of its franchisees, guests, vendor partners and employees, provides the simple joys of childhood to kids battling hunger or illness. The Foundation partners with food banks, children’s hospitals and nonprofit organizations to fund joyful environments and joyful experiences for kids when they need it most. Since 2006, the Joy in Childhood Foundation has granted more than $25 million to hundreds of national and local charities across the country. For more information, please visit www.bringjoy.org.

Media Contact:

Caroline Medeiros
Phone: 781-737-5200
Email: caroline.medeiros@dunkinbrands.com

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