Owner Scott Campbell donates to Hatzolah and Tomchei Shabbos
On Thursday, December 12, community members and local politicians gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the reopening of Dunkin’ on Union Turnpike and Main Street. The store owner, Scott Campbell, is donating to Hatzolah of Queens and Great Neck and to Tomchei Shabbos of Queens. Tomchei Shabbos of Queens was the recipient of a $6,000 donation by Mr. Campbell in conjunction with the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Also, Queens Hatzolah was the recipient of a $3,000 donation from Mr. Campbell as well.
For more than 30 years, Tomchei Shabbos of Queens has provided food packages on a weekly basis to families and individuals in need. Queens Hatzolah, founded in 1978, maintains a fleet of 13 ambulances for volunteer EMTs and paramedics to serve thousands of residents, responding to more than 7,000 calls annually.
A check presentation to Tomchei Shabbos of Queens and Queens Hatzolah culminated in a grand reopening ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.
Mr. Campbell shared that he chose to donate to Hatzolah and Tomchei Shabbos because these organizations are so important to our community and the principles he values of family and safety in the community. He stresses these values in all of his stores.
Shimi Pelman, on behalf of Tomchei Shabbos, shared his heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Campbell. “We’re thrilled that Dunkin’ is recognizing local charities, especially Tomchei Shabbos, which provides food for 2,000 people a week. We thank you very much, and the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation as well.”
On behalf of the coordinators, Shiu Reichmann of Hatzolah of Queens and Great Neck said, “We would like to thank Scott Campbell of Dunkin’ for his generous contribution to Hatzolah of Queens and Great Neck. 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.”
Rabbi Chaim Tuvia Hanson, Executive Kashrus Administrator, shared, “We wish much success to our very own local kosher Dunkin’ as they embark on their mission to serve the community delicious food in their newly renovated store. The Vaad also wants to recognize their donation to our local charities.”
Rabbi Marty Katz, Vice President of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens, shared, “We wish Scott and Dunkin’ much good luck in their newest endeavor. We value them as part of our clients of the Vaad. It’s been a pleasure to deal with you. Your business should grow and be successful. Thank you for the very special donations that you’re making to two tz’dakos (charities) in the community. Tomchei Shabbos, which takes care of poor families, and our special ambulance system, Hatzloah. These are community-based projects the entire community is behind.”
The 1,850-square-foot Dunkin’ employs 35 crew members and is open daily from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. The Kew Gardens Hills Dunkin’ features the brand’s new restaurant design with a modern atmosphere, innovative technologies, and exciting elements, including:
Modern Design: The openness, colors and materials used in the design help to create an approachable, positive, and energetic environment.
Premium Pours: Dunkin’s signature cold beverages are now available through an innovative tap system serving eight consistently cold beverages such as coffees, iced teas, cold brew coffee and nitro infused cold brew coffee. Crew members will also use top-quality flavor-maximizing espresso machines to make hand-crafted drinks to order.
Dunkin’ on Demand: With fully integrated digital kiosks coming in the near future, guests will be able to choose to order with or without the help of a crew member. Dunkin’ has also introduced an area dedicated to mobile pickups, so that members of the Dunkin’ Rewards program who order ahead via Dunkin’s Mobile App can get in and out of the restaurant faster than ever before.
Zev Brenner, Orthodox Jewish radio host and president and founder of Talkline Communications (a Radio/TV network founded in 1981), was at the Dunkin’ opening and added a lot to the event. WNEW Jewish Radio was on-site at the Kew Gardens Hills Dunkin’ (which is a kosher store), for a live broadcast between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Additionally, all guests were able to spin a prize wheel for free Dunkin’ merchandise from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., while supplies lasted.
Our community would like express appreciation to Mr. Campbell and Dunkin’ for the generous donations and for all you do for the community. We wish you much continued success in all of your endeavors.
The history of Dunkin’ Donuts is very interesting. In 1948, Bill Rosenberg opened a restaurant called “Open Kettle,” serving premium coffee and doughnuts. After brainstorming with some executives, he renamed his restaurant “Dunkin’ Donuts” in 1950. Why? Because what do you do with doughnuts? You dunk them in coffee! Dunkin’ was founded in 1950 and it is the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States. It has more than 13,700 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets.
Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. Through the years, the number of Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants grew, and the menu expanded. In 1972, Munchkins® donut hole treats were introduced. In 1996, bagels were added to the menu, with Coolatta® frozen beverages and breakfast sandwiches introduced the following year. The number of restaurants continued to climb, from 100 in 1963 to 10,000 by 2011.
