Dutch Bros. To Donate $1 From Each Drink Sold Friday To Local Youth Nonprofits

Dutch Bros. Coffee franchises across the state on Friday will donate $1 from every drink sold to local youth organization, according to a company statement. The outreach effort is reportedly part of the company's annual Buck for Kids day and is being held — appropriately — on National Coffee Day.

Nearly 300 Dutch Bros. coffee stands in Beaverton, Clackamas, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Gresham, Hillsboro, Hood River, Oregon City, Portland, Scapppose, Sherwood, Silverton, St. Helens, Tigard, Tualatin, Woodburn and The Dalles will all participate in the massive fundraising event Sept. 29. Dutch Bros. franchises in six other states will also participate in the Buck for Kids annual event.

"National Coffee Day allows us to showcase what we do best — putting people first," Dutch Bros. co-founder Travis Boersma said in a statement. "We love coffee, but there is nothing more important than our kids. We are stoked to support our local communities and outstanding youth programs."

The following youth organizations will receive Dutch Bros. donations following the fundraiser:

• Backpack Buddies
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area's Regence Club
• Camp to Belong Oregon
• Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital.
• Friends of the Children Portland
• Hazelbrook Middle School PSO
• HomePlate Youth Services
• Mascots for a Cure
• Newberg High School Resource Room
• Rocks N Rooms
• Rockwood Boys & Girls Clubs
• St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank
• Scappoose Share and Care
• Start Making a Reader Today (SMART)
• The Next Door
• Toy N’ Joy
• With Love Oregon
• Y Arts of Columbia-Willamette
• The YMCA Grout Elementary After School Care

Dutch Bros. spokeswoman Jen Wheatley said the company has so-far donated more than $1.28 million to local youth programs and nonprofits, including more than $400,000 in 2016.

"The company's philosophy is that our youth are the future," Wheatley said in a statement. "Together we can make strides to positively impact their lives and create a better world."

Photo Courtesy: Dutch Bros.