Local Dunkin’ franchisees and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve volunteers today ushered in the season of giving with a $25,000 shopping spree to support the annual Capital Region Toys for Tots holiday campaign.
Made possible by a recent contribution of $25,000 from Capital Region Dunkin’ franchisees to the Toys for Tots Foundation, the gifts will be distributed to thousands of children and families across the state prior to the 2024 holiday. For the 16th consecutive year, Capital Region Dunkin’ franchisees have supported the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s signature campaign, bringing the grand total in donations to $450,000 to the Toys for Tots program in that time.
“We’re grateful to have such a dedicated and committed community partner in Dunkin’. The support we have received from its local franchisees has played an integral part in keeping our holiday program running for the last 16 years,” said U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Patrick Lurenz, local coordinator of the Capital Region Toys for Tots campaign. “Dunkin’s support exemplifies the true spirit of the holiday season and their generosity will help bring new toys to thousands of children throughout New York this year.”
“Dunkin’ is honored to continue our support of Capital Region Toys for Tots to bring joy to children in need by supporting the efforts of the Marines who spearhead this vital community campaign,” said Capital Region Dunkin’ franchisee Natasha Teixeira. “We encourage all of our valued guests to donate a new, unwrapped toy at the collection boxes located at their favorite Dunkin’ restaurants across the Capital Region.”
The Toys for Tots collection drive is currently underway at more than 100 local Dunkin’ restaurants. More than 250 community agencies will work with the Marines to distribute toys to more than 400,000 children. Capital Region Toys for Tots serves 14 counties across upstate New York, including Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren and Washington. The holiday campaign operates annually from Oct. 1 through Dec. 23.
Dunkin’ mascot Cuppy fills shopping carts with toys during the annual Toys for Tots shopping spree at the Walmart in Glenville, N.Y. on Friday, Nov. 15. The $25,000 shopping spree will supply thousands of toys to children in need and is a continuation of 16 years of support from Capital Region Dunkin’ franchisees
Dunkin’ Franchisees Natasha Teixeira (left) and Nicole Teixeira (right) fill their shopping carts with toys during the annual Toys for Tots shopping spree at the Walmart in Glenville, N.Y. on Friday, Nov. 15. The $25,000 shopping spree will supply thousands of toys to children in need and is a continuation of 16 years of support from Capital Region Dunkin’ franchisees
Capital Region Dunkin’ franchisees participated in their annual Toys for Tots shopping spree at the Walmart in Glenville, N.Y. on Friday, Nov. 15. The $25,000 shopping spree will supply thousands of toys to children in need and is a continuation of 16 years of support from Capital Region Dunkin’ franchisees
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