Dunkin’ recently announced the return of their popular coffee for the upcoming Iced Coffee Day. On the first day of summer, June 20, America’s favorite coffee is set to bring back the Iced Coffee and donate $1 for every sold coffee at participating Dunkin’ locations, and will be donated to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is hosting a series of special “Painting with Joy” events in partnership with hospitals across the country to reflect on Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day. As part of promoting Dunkin’s Iced Coffee Day fundraiser every year, this activity is intended to make patients and their families happy and aware of these activities within hospitals. The events at various hospitals have spaces where children can participate in the painting of their best Dunkin’ Donuts or express themselves through paint-by-number projects.
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Dunkin’ has been popular every time it announces a new item on the menu, brings back popular items, or participates in community-based events. One particular event in which the food brand always participates yearly is Iced Coffee Day, In which they raise funds for the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. The said participation has been running way back 20 years ago; the aim is to provide joy to the children battling hunger. All the proceeds from Iced Coffee ($1 for every Iced Coffee sold) aid local children’s hospital needs.
Way back in 2022, Dunkin collected and raised a total of $1.5 million by participating in the Iced Coffee Day, which enabled generous grants for the child life program in multiple hospitals. These programs cover music engagements, provide art therapy, and cater to dogs through the Dogs for Joy program. In 2021, Dunkin’ received significant support alongside the raised funds, which facilitated needed equipment and learning tools to help support the foundation.
To further support its Coffee Offerings fund, Dunkin’ also introduced themed merchandise that aligns with the offerings. For instance, an iPhone case inspired by an iced coffee that not only entices Dunkin’s admirers due to its distinct nature but also gives back to Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is such an example.
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What To Expect With The Iced Coffee Comeback
Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day has generated more than $3.5 million for the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, which has issued nearly 200 grants to local children’s hospitals across the nation. This financial support has made it possible to maintain children’s programs year-round in different spheres like art, music, games, and other kinds of therapies, including the financing of facility dogs through the Foundation’s Dogs for Joy project.
These programs provide fun and comfortable environments for patients and their families. Funds also help children learn interactive play, supply adaptive equipment for kids with mobility issues, and provide everyday essential items for patients, like wall murals or events that celebrate their progress in treatment. Staff can also be provided for child development specialists on top of all these services as needed.
Dunkin’ is coming up with a new accessory for iced coffee lovers: a limited-edition iced coffee-themed iPhone case created to look like the beverage even with floating “iced cubes.” Visit ShopDunkin.com at 12 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 20th to pick one up at a cost of only $15.
The foundation is also celebrating a major achievement on this Iced Coffee Day, which is that it has awarded over $50 million in grants since its creation in 2006. Its goal is to help provide kids suffering from lack of food or sickness with the simple joys of growing up by granting money directly from national as well as grassroots philanthropic institutions striving towards well-being in areas around the US where Dunkin’ serves its clients.
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If there is one thing that is far more important than just releasing a popular food item for any of the fast food brands, it would be the effect in the community, like what Dunkin’ always does annually as they participate in the Iced Coffe Day and do fundraising for the children’s needs. Kudos to Dunkin‘; not only do they offer this so good Iced Coffee, but they also focus on helping other people!
