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title: "Dutch Bros and its Guests Raise Over $1.3M to Support Local Youth"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/ed98d039-99f8-466f-b953-5f9ef0ac09c3
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dutch-bros-and-its-guests-raise-over-1-3m-to-support-local-youth/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Coffee & tea"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Coffee & tea"
published: 2026-10-07T12:13:55.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:56:34.203Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Dutch Bros and its Guests Raise Over $1.3M to Support Local Youth

**TL;DR:** Dutch Bros and its customers raised over $1.3M to support local youth through the annual Buck for Kids initiative. The initiative, which has been running for 20 years, donates funds to local youth organizations across 26 states.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-10-07. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dutch-bros-and-its-guests-raise-over-1-3m-to-support-local-youth/).*

## Story

Celebrating 20 years of giving back, Dutch Bros and its customers partnered on Friday, Sept. 18, for the annual Buck for Kids initiative. Dutch Bros and its franchise partners together raised more than $1.3M to support local youth across the 26 states the coffee chain serves, continuing a two-decades long tradition of turning everyday coffee runs into meaningful impact.

“Reaching 20 years of Buck for Kids reflects our unwavering commitment to local youth and the incredible heart of our crew and customers,” said Debbie Beisswanger, Dutch Bros Foundation Board Member and SVP of Brand Marketing. “Raising over $1.3 million shows what’s possible when we team up with our community. Together, we’re fueling local youth organizations that change lives across our neighborhoods, one cup at a time.”

Local operators and franchisees selected nonprofit partners in their communities, helping ensure funds raised locally support youth close to home. Among this year’s supported partners were local chapters of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Make-A-Wish, Special Olympics and dozens of other organizations uplifting the next generation.

*At participating franchise locations, franchise owners donated $1 or another designated amount per drink sold during the event.*

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- Ben Coley (person)
- Dutch Bros (company)
- Make-A-Wish (company)
- charity initiative (topic)
- community partnership (topic)
- Special Olympics (company)
- franchise fundraising (topic)
- youth support (topic)
- Dutch Bros Foundation (company)
- Big Brothers Big Sisters (company)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dutch-bros-and-its-guests-raise-over-1-3m-to-support-local-youth/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ed98d039-99f8-466f-b953-5f9ef0ac09c3).