MAINE, USA — Dunkin' locations in Maine and other participating locations across the U.S. are celebrating the first official day of summer with Iced Coffee Day, during which a portion of sales are set aside to help raise funds for local hospitals.
On Thursday, June 20, $1 from every iced coffee and cold brew sold at participating Maine locations will be donated to the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation.
The foundation provides grants to pediatric departments and children's programs at Maine hospitals, according to Dunkin' officials. Since 2011 Maine Dunkin' franchisees and the Joy in Childhood Foundation have granted more than $550,000 to Maine hospitals.
Earlier this week Dunkin' stationed a sampling truck outside Maine Medical Center, handing out free iced coffee, donuts, and $5 gift cards to hospital staff, thanking them for their hard work.
Iced Coffee Day is something Dunkin' implements across the country, not just in Maine. Over the past two years, Dunkin's Iced Coffee Day has raised over $3.5 million for its foundation, awarding nearly 200 grants to local children's hospitals nationwide," the company stated in a news release.
In addition: "To celebrate Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is hosting a series of special “Painting with Joy” events in partnership with hospitals across the country. These events aim to bring joy to patients and their families through art therapy while raising awareness of Dunkin’s annual Iced Coffee Day fundraiser," according to the release.
