The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is celebrating its 10th annual volunteer month. Nationwide, nearly 2,000 Dunkin’ franchisees and crew members will volunteer their time in April at more than 100 events at food banks.
Dunkin’ of Chattanooga celebrated by volunteering at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank with employees putting together vegetable boxes, diabetic food boxes and kids’ snack bags.
“The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation brings together franchisees, restaurant crew members, and corporate employees to give back and spread joy to the local communities in which we live and work,” Dave Baumgartner, a Dunkin’ franchisee, said in a news release. “I am excited to celebrate a decade of volunteerism by giving back to the local Chattanooga community to support programs helping end childhood hunger.”
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation “month of joy” efforts have given nearly $11 million to more than 1,500 hunger relief organizations, according to the news release. Of that, $6.25 million has directly supported Feeding America’s childhood hunger-relief efforts. The foundation partners with food banks, children’s hospitals and nonprofit organizations to help support kids when they need it most.
Casey Cargle