Beginning April 16, local Dunkin’ locations will provide breakfast, including boxed coffee, individually wrapped donuts and bagels with cream cheese for the frontline medical staff.
“From the start of the pandemic, Dunkin’ franchisees – all of whom are independent businesspeople in their communities – have supported the heroes on the frontlines of the coronavirus (COVID-19) response, serving those who serve and those in need during these unprecedented times,” the company shared in a prepared statement.
In addition, Dunkin’ has launched an online gift card site, DunkinCoffeeBreak.com, so that guests in northeastern Pennsylvania and across the country can send a Dunkin’ eGift Card as a small token of appreciation to thank a doctor, nurse, first responder, teacher, grocery clerk, postal worker, neighbor or any hero in their life. For every card purchased at this site, Dunkin’ will donate $1, up to $100,000, to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation emergency funds, specifically for nonprofits helping families affected by COVID-19.
“This is another great example of our local business community stepping up and supporting our frontline caregivers,” said Nancy Lawton-Kluck, chief philanthropy officer of Geisinger Health Foundation. “This generous donation let’s our staff know that the community is rallying behind them and doing what they can to offer their appreciation for their work.”
For more information on Dunkin’ and the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s COVID-19 relief efforts, please visit dunkindonuts.com.
To make a donation in the fight against COVID-19, please visit Geisinger.org/fightcovid or call 800-739-6882.