This grant is part of a $6.5 million national commitment to support children’s health and hunger organizations
Recently, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation and Anderson-area Dunkin’ franchisees presented $10,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM) to meet the needs of under-resourced individuals and families in Anderson County. This grant is part of Dunkin’ Joy’s largest nationwide 2025 funding distribution of $6.5 million.
As part of the Foundation’s Community Impact Grant program, this grant will benefit AIM’s “Summer 4 Kids Program”, which distributes bags of food and books for local youth to over 18 sites across Anderson County every Friday throughout the summer. AIM’s mission is to connect residents with the support, resources and education needed to become self-sufficient.
Funding for the Foundation is made possible through the generosity of Dunkin’ franchisees, brand employees, vendor partners, and guests across the country. Funds are raised through local and national efforts, such as Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day and the Foundation’s annual “Give Joy” fundraiser, which raised a record breaking $3.04 million in 2025.
“At Dunkin’, we’re proud to support organizations like Anderson Interfaith Ministries making a real difference in the lives of local youth,” said Emilly Bartels, Dunkin’ Field Marketing Manager. “Through the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, we’re helping children in Anderson County access nutritious meals during the summer so they can focus on learning, growing and building confidence.”
About Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’ and the generosity of its franchisees, guests, vendor partners and employees, provides the simple joys of childhood to kids battling hunger or illness. The Foundation partners with food banks, children’s hospitals, and nonprofit organizations to fund joyful environments and joyful experiences for kids when they need it most. Since 2006, the Joy in Childhood Foundation has granted more than $70 million to hundreds of national and local charities across the country. For more information, please visit www.joyinchildhoodfoundation.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Dunkin’
Dunkin’, founded in 1950, is the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States, with more than 14,000 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets. Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit DunkinDonuts.com and InspireBrands.com.