Kew Gardens Hills locals are now running on Dunkin’.
Local community members and Dunkin’ lovers gathered at the newly remodeled next-generation Dunkin’ at 79-27 Main St. for a grand re-opening ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12. Sen. Leroy Comrie, Assembly Member Sam Berger, and representatives from the Vaad Harabonim of Queens were also in attendance at Thursday’s event.
The 1,850-square-foot Dunkin’ employs 35 crew members and is open daily from 5 a.m. -10 p.m.
Dunkin’ franchisee Scott Campbell presented donations to local community organizations to commemorate the re-opening of America’s favorite coffee and donuts chain. Tomchei Shabbos of Queens received $ 6,000 in partnership with Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, and Queens Hatzolah received $3,000 for their organization.
Over the past 30 years, Tomchei Shabbos of Queens has provided food packages weekly to families and individuals in need.
Shimi Pelman, president of Tomchei Shabbos, said that the organization is thrilled that Dunkin is recognizing local charities for their work in the surrounding community. “We thank Scott Campbell and the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation very much for their generous support,” Pelman said.
Shiu Reichmann, a member of Queens Hatzolah, also thanked Campbell for supporting the organization’s mission. “Your supporting our holy work of saving lives is the highest gesture of giving back. We look forward to enjoying this great establishment for years to come,” he said.
Founded in 1978, Queens Hatzolah maintains a fleet of 13 ambulances for volunteer EMTs and paramedics to serve thousands of residents, responding to more than 7,000 calls annually.
