Drink A Dunkin' Iced Coffee On LI, Bring Joy To Children Nationwide

LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Islanders can consume coffee for a cause on Wednesday: Dunkin' Iced Coffee Day.

For one day only, $1 from every iced coffee and cold brew sold at participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide will be donated to the Joy in Childhood Foundation. The charity's mission is to bring joy to kids battling hunger or illness.

"This annual event, now in its fourth year, has become a powerful moment for giving back, with every cup helping to fund child-focused nonprofit organizations," Dunkin' wrote in a news release.

One hundred percent of the donated funds raised on Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day will go back to local communities, supporting health and hunger relief organizations that share the foundation’s commitment to "delivering joy to kids when and where it’s needed most."

At least two Long Island charities received Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation grants in 2024. The Chloe Belle Foundation received a $10K grant, while The Sarah Grace Foundation received $5K. Both charities help children impacted by cancer.

Starting Wednesday, 100 percent of proceeds from sales on ShopDunkin.com will also support the foundation, while supplies last. Dunkin’ is bringing back previous launches and past sold-out merchandise. From the brand’s first-ever wedding merchandise collection to Dunkin’ duvet covers, fan-favorite pieces are making a comeback on Wednesday — giving guests a second chance to shop while supporting a joyful cause.

"Whether you’re grabbing your go-to iced coffee or refreshing cold brew, every sip on June 18 supports the communities that keep us running," said Victor Carvalho, Dunkin’ franchisee and Joy in Childhood Foundation board chairman, in a news release. "It’s a simple idea that’s changing lives: Drink joy in, we’ll give joy out. Every sip on June 18 goes further than you think — helping kids and families in your own neighborhood feel seen and supported."

In 2024, Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day raised $2.1 million, powering hundreds of grants for local nonprofit partners’ programs that strive to bring happiness and healing to kids across the country. From art and music therapy to facility dogs and patient milestone celebrations like prom, the foundation’s grants ensure kids and their families experience moments of normalcy — and joy — when they need them most.

The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’, provides the "simple joys of childhood to kids battling hunger or illness." The foundation partners with food banks, children’s hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations to fund joyful environments and experiences for kids when they need it most.

Since 2006, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation has granted more than $60 million to hundreds of national and local charities across the country thanks to the generosity of its franchisees, guests, vendor partners, and employees.