A note from our friends at Dunkin Donuts!

What's in that giant gift box that has been sitting in Herald Square?? Dunkin' Donuts challenges New Yorkers to "think inside the box" and guess what lies within the 12' x 12' wrapped gift box that will be on display from December 9^th until the unveiling on the 10^th. HINT: Santa Claus himself and the Dunkin' holiday elves will be distributing gifts to everyone at the event and throughout the day!

$10,000 Donation to Volunteers of America of Greater New York

Dunkin' Donuts Community Foundation will present $10,000 to Volunteers of America of Greater New York, whose "Toy Joy" drive provides toys to the 15,000 children living in New York City's homeless shelter system and the thousands of children living in foster care and with critically ill parents.

· Holiday Performance from Glee star Jayma Mays

Glee star Jayma Mays will kickoff the event with a special performance of the holidayiday classic "Let it Snow".

· Free Dunkin' Donuts Holiday Treats

Peppermint Mocha Lattes & Hot Chocolate, as well as a special one-time only "Dunkin' Loves NY" donut

WHERE: Herald Square, NYC (near 34^th St. and 6^th Ave.)

WHEN: Thursday, December 10^th, 8 am to 6 pm

· 10:00 - 10:20 Ceremony, performance and official unveiling

· 10:30 - 11:00 Dunkin' Donuts CEO Nigel Travis, Jayma Mays available for interview

VISUALS AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

· Pink and orange wrapped 12' x 12' gift box in center of Herald Square representing surprise holiday gift to New Yorkers

· Celebrity performance from Glee star Jayma Mays

· Interview opportunities with actress Jayma Mays

· Santa and his sleigh with toys for Volunteers of America-Greater New York

· Interview with Nigel Travis, CEO of Dunkin' Brands Inc.

· Interview with Richard Motta, CEO of Volunteers of America of Greater New York