Joy in Childhood Foundation Marks 10 Years of Hunger Relief Volunteering
Joy in Childhood Foundation is celebrating a major milestone: 10 years of mobilizing Dunkin’ franchisees, crew members, and team members to volunteer at food banks nationwide. This annual tradition has grown into a month-long effort each April, helping strengthen local hunger relief work in communities across the country.
Key takeaways
Joy in Childhood Foundation’s volunteer month marks its 10th year, aligned with Inspire Brands’ Good Citizens Month.
Nearly 2,000 Dunkin’ franchisees and crew members are expected to volunteer at 100+ food bank events across 35 states.
A new $1 million grant commitment will fund child hunger programs at 20 food banks (at $50,000 each).
Supported efforts include backpack programs, school pantries, and summer food programs for kids.
This builds on an additional grant to Feeding America that is being distributed through its network of affiliated food banks.
Since the program began, the Foundation has logged 30,000+ volunteer hours supporting food access work.
Read the full story
Read the full announcement from the Dunkin’ Newsroom:
How this supports Joy in Childhood Foundation
Volunteering and grants work together: hands-on support helps food banks meet immediate needs, while targeted funding strengthens the programs that keep kids fed during the school year and through the summer.
Source: Dunkin’ Newsroom
