Dutch Bros and customers to raise funds for local youth

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Dutch Bros Coffee will host the 'Buck for Kids Day' on Sept. 16, donating $1 from each drink sold to local youth organizations across the nation. This annual event, initiated in 2011, aims to support youth initiatives, with local operators choosing the beneficiaries. In 2021, the campaign raised over $697,000. This year, partners include the Boys and Girls Club and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Co-founder Travis Boersma expressed excitement about the community impact, while VP Katie Hutchinson anticipates even greater contributions as customer participation grows.

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• Raised over $697,000 for youth organizations in 2021.
• Community-focused initiative allowing local operators to select beneficiaries.
• Engagement with well-known partners like Boys and Girls Club of America.

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On Buck for Kids Day, Dutch Bros will donate $1 from every drink sold to local youth organizations

GRANTS PASS, Ore., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, Sept. 16, Dutch Bros Coffee will partner with customers to raise money for local youth organizations throughout the nation. The drive-thru coffee company will donate $1 from every drink sold to organizations dedicated to supporting local youth initiatives.

"Dutch Bros knows how important it is to support the youth of our communities," said Travis Boersma, co-founder and executive chairman of Dutch Bros. "We're excited to partner with our customers and communities to make a difference for future generations."

Since 2011, Dutch Bros has designated one day each year to raise money for local youth organizations. Local operators choose where their donations go to ensure communities benefit directly.

"We're so grateful for the opportunity to give back to our communities and support some really amazing organizations who create a better future for kids and families," said Katie Hutchinson, vice president of social impact at Dutch Bros. "Last year, we raised more than $697,000 company-wide. This year, we look forward to having our customers join us in making a massive difference, so we can donate even more!"

This year, Buck for Kids partners include Boys and Girls Club of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and more. 

About Dutch Bros

Dutch Bros Coffee is a drive-thru coffee company dedicated to making a massive difference one cup at a time. Headquartered in Grants Pass, Oregon, where it was founded in 1992 by Dane and Travis Boersma, it's now sharing the "Dutch Luv" with more than 600 locations in 14 states. Dutch Bros serves specialty coffee, smoothies, freezes, teas, an exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel™ energy drink and nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee. Its rich, proprietary coffee blend is handcrafted from start to finish.

In addition to its mission of speed, quality and service, Dutch Bros is committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Through its Dutch Bros Foundation and local franchisees, the company donates several million dollars to causes across the country each year.

To learn more about Dutch Bros, visit www.dutchbros.com, follow Dutch Bros Coffee on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, & TikTok, and download the Dutch Bros app to earn points and score rewards!

 

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