Dutch Bros Overflows with Luv for Local Food Banks and Raises over 1.6 Million Pounds of Food
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (PRWEB) February 19, 2016 -- Dutch Bros’ annual Dutch Luv Day raised $234,030 amounting to 1,638,210 pounds of food for local communities.
“This is an amazing result and it’s more than we’ve ever generated in Dutch Bros history,” said Travis Boersma Dutch Bros Co-founder. “I couldn’t be more thrilled and stoked for the people we can serve.”
Every year, Dutch Bros celebrates Valentine’s Day by loving on their communities. On Feb. 14, known in the Dutch Bros world as Dutch Luv Day, all 256 locations in seven states raise funds, as well as awareness for local food organizations.
This year, all Dutch Bros locations donated $1 from every drink sold. On average a $1 donation allows food banks to purchase 7 pounds of nutritious food that immensely benefits people in need.
Together, with the help of their communities Dutch Bros was able to raise $234,030 for local food organizations, which allows food banks to purchase 1,638,210 pounds of food. In turn, providing 1.3 million meals for local families and people in need of support.
By shifting Dutch Luv day from a canned food drive to a $1 per drink sold, Dutch Bros was able to increase the pounds of food raised from 487,966 pounds in 2015 to over 1.6 million this year.
To learn about the organization being supported near you and the amount raised in each community visit, http://www.dutchbros.com/news
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About Dutch Bros Coffee
Dutch Bros Coffee is the country’s largest privately held, drive-thru coffee company, with over 250 locations and over 5,000 employees in seven states.
Dutch Bros serves specialty coffee, smoothies, freezes, teas and a private-label, Dutch Bros Blue Rebel™ energy drink.
The rich, proprietary coffee blend is handcrafted from start to finish. Every ingredient is measured, every process timed, and every cup perfected.
With a mission of, “Making a Difference, One Cup at a Time,” Dutch Bros donates over $2 million annually to nonprofit organizations and local causes selected by local owner-operators.
Dutch Bros Coffee is headquartered in Grants Pass, Ore., where it was founded in 1992 by Dane and Travis Boersma, brothers of Dutch descent.
To learn more about Dutch Bros, visit http://www.dutchbros.com, like Dutch Bros Coffee on Facebook or follow @DutchBros on Twitter.
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Contact: Jen Wheatley, pr(at)dutchbros(dot)com, 541.226.7787
Jen Wheatley, Dutch Bros. Coffee, http://www.dutchbros.com, +1 (541) 226-7787, [email protected]
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