​The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia​ was awarded $100,000 last month by the ​Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation​ ​to support the new Meaningful Meals program to provide Philadelphia families in low-income neighborhoods with boxes of healthy food. The gift from the foundation was made possible by Philadelphia-area Dunkin’ franchise owner and Jenkintown resident Sonny Ho.

“On behalf of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, it is an honor to contribute to the School District of Philadelphia’s Meaningful Meals program to uplift nutritional education and combat food insecurity,” said Ho. “It’s important for Dunkin’ to give back to the communities we serve, and I am proud to have the opportunity to help local students and families during these challenging times.”

Ho grew up in Philadelphia and attended Parkway Program High School and Temple University. He worked his way up from a crew member at Dunkin’ to CEO of his franchise network. His network, Northeast Donut Shops Management Corp., includes 45 local Dunkin’ restaurants and employs 900 people.

Photo: The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia