Joyful Stories

A Connecting Joy grant helped UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital turn gaming into comfort, connection, and real support for kids and teens during treatment.

Franchisee and board member Sue Andrade reflects on a lifelong commitment to giving back, and how her leadership helps Joy in Childhood Foundation support kids facing hunger or illness.

Wendy Leveillee reflects on six years of service on the Joy in Childhood Foundation Board of Directors, and the impact made possible through partners, fundraising, and community support.

Boomer, a newly trained full-time facility dog, has joined the Child Life team at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, bringing comfort, motivation, and joy to pediatric patients and their families.

In 2025, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation will award more than $10 million in grants nationwide, supporting food access programs, children’s hospitals, and signature initiatives that bring comfort and joy to kids battling hunger and illness.

The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation awarded a nearly $24,000 grant to Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, funding camp scholarships for pediatric patients with special medical needs across central Pennsylvania.

This Giving Tuesday, support the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation and help bring meals, comfort, and joyful moments to children battling hunger and illness across the country.

Dunkin’ released a new holiday children’s book and animated story narrated by Mindy Kaling, with proceeds supporting the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Get the details and see how this seasonal story helps bring joy to kids facing hunger or illness.

The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation awarded a $150,000 grant to the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia, supporting youth mentorship, safe spaces, and community programming across the city.

Dunkin’s 2025 holiday lineup is here and it comes with a season of giving. See what’s new and how the Give Joy fundraiser helps bring joy to kids facing hunger or illness.

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation highlights its support of The Boston House and A Moment of Magic Foundation, bringing comfort, connection, and joy to children undergoing cancer treatment.

The 2025 Dunkin’ x BARK dog toy collection is back, with every $16 donation supporting the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation and helping fund facility dogs in children’s hospitals nationwide.

A grant from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation transformed the Family Room at Hasbro Children’s Hospital into a bright, welcoming Joyful Space for pediatric patients and their families.

Dunkin’ franchisees in Northeastern Pennsylvania raised $27,000 during their annual Iced Coffee Day fundraiser, with proceeds supporting St. Joseph’s Center and local families with special needs.

A $100,000 grant from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation helped fund Dutton, a full-time facility dog at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, bringing comfort and measurable healing support to hundreds of pediatric patients.

Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day 2025 raised $2 million in a single day, turning nearly two million cups of iced coffee into critical funding for children battling hunger and illness nationwide.

On June 18, every iced coffee and cold brew from participating Dunkin’ locations helps fuel joy for kids in need. Here’s what to know, why it matters, and how your community benefits.

Through a $20,000 grant from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, One Mission hosted 67 hospital celebrations in 2024, bringing moments of joy and connection to nearly 1,500 pediatric cancer patients and families at Boston Children’s Hospital.

The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation celebrates 11 years of Good Citizens Month, with Dunkin’ franchisees and team members volunteering at more than 70 food banks nationwide to help fight childhood hunger.

Director Mollie Collum shares how the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is bringing joy to more than 2.6 million children nationwide through community-driven giving, signature programs, and the collective generosity of franchisees, partners, and guests.

Explore the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s 2024 grantee partners, organized alphabetically and grouped by focus area. Browse the full A–Z list of Hunger Grantees and Health Grantees supporting kids and families facing food insecurity and illness.

Joy in Childhood Foundation’s 2024 grantee list highlights the nonprofit partners funded to support kids facing hunger and illness nationwide. Explore the full alphabetical list of Hunger and Health grantees and see the organizations bringing joy to communities across the country.

Joy in Childhood Foundation’s annual Iced Coffee Day effort helped raise $2.1 million to support children’s hospitals and child life programs nationwide. See how one day of iced coffee turned into meaningful moments of comfort and joy for kids and families.

On June 20, Iced Coffee Day turns everyday iced coffee runs into local impact for children’s hospitals and child life programs. Learn what’s happening, how it supports kids and families, and where to read the full announcement.

Joy in Childhood Foundation is celebrating 10 years of volunteering at food banks, paired with $1 million in grants to support child hunger programs nationwide. See what’s being funded and how the Dunkin’ community is showing up across the country.