Forrest Gump actor Tom Hanks’ philanthropy beyond Hollywood: How his veterans coffee brand, Women’s Cancer Research Fund work and other charitable efforts are helping people in need

Tom Hanks is known around the world for his Hollywood career, but his work away from the screen has also become an important part of his public life. Tom Hanks’ philanthropy has involved causes connected to veterans and military families, education, the arts, humanitarian efforts and medical research. In 2022, he launched a coffee business designed to turn everyday purchases into support for veterans and their families, with 100% of net profits going to organizations that help those who have served and their loved ones.

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The coffee venture, now known as Hanks for Our Troops, is one of the clearest examples of how Hanks has connected his name and business interests with charitable causes. But his philanthropic work did not begin with coffee. His charitable history stretches back decades, with the Timeline Genius account describing earlier support for education and the arts, as well as humanitarian and disaster-relief efforts.

Tom Hanks’ coffee brand is helping veterans and military families

In 2022, Tom Hanks, who is best known for his roles in ‘Toy Story’ and ‘Forrest Gump,' launched his coffee company with a specific mission: supporting veterans and military families. The brand says 100% of its net profits go to organizations providing resources and assistance to people connected to the US military.

Tom Hanks has described the motivation behind the business, saying: “We saw HANKS as a way to support Veterans and military families, as 100% of net profit will go to organizations that have proven to be of great aid to those who have served our country. Good products for good reasons.”

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The company has focused on making coffee purchases part of a broader charitable effort, with support directed toward organizations working in areas including employment, education, mental health and other services for veterans and military families.

That work is also connected to Tom Hanks’ long-standing interest in military stories and American history. His entertainment career has included several projects centered on war, service members and historical events, while his philanthropic activities have extended that interest beyond the screen.