One of KC’s favorite gourmet donut shops takes donuts to a charitable level to support not only those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also to support Operation Breakthrough.

Andrew Cameron knows there’s plenty of pent-up hugs during this era of social distancing. And the founder of Donutology knows that Kansas Citians support one another, especially in challenging times. That’s why he and his team developed Donutology Care to Share, an opportunity to honor healthcare workers and first responders with a donut hug that has benefits. 

With every order, Donutology will donate $2 to Operation Breakthrough, Additionally, the program helps Donutology to maintain operations.

Like all small, locally-owned restaurants, Donutology has been severely affected by the economic disruption created by the pandemic and has shifted dine-in to pick-up and delivery and creative, philanthropic options like Care to Share. 

“Since I opened my first donut shop, my mission has always been to elevate the happiness of those around me,” Cameron said. “People love donuts and sharing them with people they care about. Giving back is at Kansas City’s heart, it’s who we are and what we do when times get tough. And I can’t think of a more difficult time than what everyone, collectively, is experiencing right now. I want to give people a simple way to express their thanks for people on the frontlines of this healthcare crisis, while supporting a local charity and a local business — all impacted by the pandemic.”

“We are so appreciative that our friends at Donutology are thinking about our children and making them part of a larger effort to applaud the people who are front and center in caring for the community,” says Mary Esselman, CEO at Operation Breakthrough. “It’s a triple impact. People can express their thanks and help a local business, while also helping some of the most vulnerable children and families in Kansas City.” 

Details of Donutology Care to Share:

• Go to Donutology.com and purchase 2 dozen of our special Care to Share donuts.
• Choose the hospital, fire station or police station you’d like as the recipient.
• The Care to Share donuts will be wrapped with a bow and include an inspirational message.
• Deliveries will be made Monday – Friday.
• Cost is $20 + tax (regularly $27.98).
• $2 of each order will be donated to Operation Breakthrough.
• Support the heroes on the pandemic’s local frontlines.
• Support a community charity that helps deserving Kansas City kids every day.
• Support a locally owned business and its employees. 

In the Northeast, recipient options include the following:

• KCPD East Patrol Division, 2640 Prospect, Kansas City, MO
• KCFD Station 23, 4777 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO
• KC Care Health Center, 4601 Independence Ave, Kansas City., MO
• Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, 825 Euclid Ave, Kansas City, MO

About Donutology:
Locally owned by Lansing, Kansas, native Andrew Cameron, Donutology is located at 1009 Westport Rd. in the West Plaza District of Kansas City, Missouri, in the former Tower Cleaners Art Deco-inspired building built-in 1944. Billed as a “modern donut laboratory” where customers are encouraged to discover their unique “donut gene” by experimenting with more than 40,000 topping combinations, Donutology specializes in from-scratch mini cake donuts and seasonal donuts and also features full-size classics like glazed, twists, apple fritters and baked cinnamon rolls, among others. Capitalizing on the trend of coffee lovers personalizing their drinks, Donutology features a wide array of icings, toppings, and drizzles to choose from for a signature creation that is then made-to-order. In addition to The Donutology Certified Gluten-Free Collection, the shop also features The Donutology Ice Cream Collection, which includes The DoNado, twisted dough filled with soft ice cream swirls; Donutology Milkshake, made with donuts and topped with a mini cake donut; and The Bismarck Bomb, a split glazed donut filled with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate. Donutology carries a full line of donut fashion, including signature Donutology t-shirts featuring iconic Kansas City landmarks and sports teams, exclusive Charlie Hustle donut t-shirts; and Donutology socks from Sock 101 and featured merchandise like coffee mugs and tumblers with the Donutology logo.  

As part of the community, Donutology gives back to nonprofits like Autism Speaks, Ronald McDonald House Charities Kansas City, KidsTLC and Heartland Men’s Chorus, among others and hosts free events throughout the year. Donutology has a commitment to using locally sourced ingredients with vendors like Arkansas, Kansas Heartland Milled Flour, Shatto Milk Company products, Belfonte Ice Cream and a custom coffee blend from The Roasterie for a full line of coffee drinks. Donutology offers custom orders, including birthday, proposal and team-building “donut letters,” wedding and other celebration donuts and corporate, church and school catering. Donutology is open seven days a week. For more information, visit http://www.donutology.com.