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- Dunkin’ Franchisee Natasha Teixeira (left) and Gretchen Cantwell (right), who serves as Director of Operations for Westside Donuts Albany
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- : Dunkin’ Director of Operations Andre Patnode (left) and Dunkin’ mascot Cuppy (right) shop for toys.
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- : Dunkin’ Franchisee Miguel Teixeira (right) and daughter Elena (left) fill their shopping cart with toys.
More than 100 Dunkin’ restaurants in Capital Region serve as drop-off points for guests wishing to donate new, unwrapped toys
ALBANY, NY;– Dunkin’ franchisees and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve volunteers today ushered in the season of giving with a $25,000 shopping spree at Walmart in Glenville, NY, in conjunction with the annual Toys for Tots holiday campaign.
Made possible by a recent contribution of $25,000 from local and regional 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 2022 holiday.
For the 14th consecutive year, Capital Region Dunkin’ franchisees have supported the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s signature campaign, bringing the grand total during that time to $400,000 for the Toys for Tots program. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
“We’re fortunate to have such a dedicated and committed community partner in Dunkin’ and are grateful for the support its franchisees have provided to help keep our holiday program going for nearly 15 years,” said Marine Gunnery Sgt. (Ret) Albert Roman, local coordinator of the Capital Region Toys for Tots campaign. “Their generosity will bring new toys to thousands of children throughout New York and Dunkin’s support exemplifies the true spirit of the holiday season.”
“Dunkin’ is thrilled to bring the spirit of the holidays to children in need by supporting the efforts of the Marines who spearhead the Toys for Tots campaign,” said Capital Region Dunkin’ franchisee Natasha Teixeira. “We are honored to continue our support and to be a part of this extraordinary effort that has such a vital impact on families in our community. We encourage all of our valued guests to donate a new, unwrapped toy. Collection boxes are available at their neighborhood Dunkin’ restaurants across the Capital Region.”
The Toys for Tots collection drive is currently underway at approximately 400 area locations, including more than 100 local Dunkin’ restaurants.
More than 250 community agencies will work with the Marines to distribute toys to as many as 200,000 children. Capital Region Toys for Tots serves 14 counties across upstate New York, including Albany, Broome, Clinton, Essex, Fulton, Franklin, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Washington and Warren. The holiday campaign operates annually from October 1 through December 23.
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About Dunkin’
Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced regular/decaf/flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 15 years running. The company has more than 12,600 restaurants in 40 countries worldwide. Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.
About Capital Region Toys for Tots
The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Capital Region Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys each year and distribute those toys as holiday gifts to needy children in its 14-county operating area. The Capital Region Toys for Tots Campaign was previously selected as the 2018 US Marine Corps Toys for Tots National Campaign of the Year. Capital Region Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps Reserve annually works with 250 community agencies across the state to serve more than 200,000 children. For more information, visit www.capitalregiontoysfortots.org.