Give Blood in January, Get Free Dunkin' Donuts

The American Red Cross and Dunkin’ Donuts are partnering to help increase donations and reward donors who give blood and platelets during National Blood Donor Month during the month of January.

According to a news release, the “Dunkin’ Donors Make a Difference” campaign rewards those give blood or platelets in January at Red Cross blood drives in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and parts of New York by giving them a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card.

“Donating blood or platelets helps to save lives, and with Dunkin’ Donuts’ support, we can help ensure donations keep pace with hospital patient needs during a month that can be challenging for blood donations,” said Colin Riccobon, external communications manager, Connecticut Blood Services Region. “By giving blood or platelets, generous volunteer donors can make a difference and help maintain a sufficient supply for patients in need.”

The card can be used toward the purchase of any item at participating Dunkin’ Donuts. The gift card is reloadable and features a Red Cross logo.

“The Dunkin’ Donors Make a Difference campaign increasingly resonates with donors and benefits countless people and communities in need,” said Molly Loh, field marketing manager, Dunkin Donuts. “We’re proud to partner with the Red Cross once again to thank blood donors this January. This campaign reflects Dunkin’ Donuts’ steadfast commitment to the communities in which we live and operate.”

“Dunkin’ Donuts’ support during National Blood Donor Month is integral to the Red Cross in meeting the blood needs of the communities we serve,” said Donna M. Morrissey, director of national partnerships, Red Cross Biomedical Services. “The DD gift card provides a visual reminder that blood donation is a truly heroic act. It serves as a badge of honor for Red Cross blood and platelet donors both during the campaign and throughout the year.”

This is the ninth year the American Red Cross and Dunkin’ Donuts are partnering to help stock dwindling supplies of blood and platelets during winter months when supplies are low.

Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site to learn how you can donate.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

About Dunkin’ Donuts

Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for eight years running. The company has more than 11,000 restaurants in 33 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ Donuts is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visitwww.DunkinDonuts.com.

*DD Cards are redeemable at participating Dunkin’ Donuts locations. Dunkin’ Donor Cards are non-transferrable and not redeemable for cash.