Circle K donated $313,484 to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation with funds collected from its Memorial Day fuel sales and other events. The foundation honors the sacrifices of fallen military heroes by providing college education, scholarships and educational counseling to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
The retailer donated 10% of the profits from fuel sales during its Circle K Fuel Day event on May 23, totaling $260,000. The promotion was held at over 5,500 stores nationwide and offered 40 cents off per gallon of fuel between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the day of the event.
Additionally, Circle K partnered with the charity and PepsiCo to support its Rolling Remembrance tour in April, amplifying the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation and its mission by donating $50,000 to the cause. Now in its ninth year, Rolling Remembrance has raised more than $2 million for the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, providing more than 320 years of college for their scholars.
“We are proud that our recent Fuel Day supported an amazing and deserving organization like Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation,” Louise Warner, sr. vice president for global fuels at Circle K, said in a company press release. “We have many employees who are veterans, so this cause is near and dear to our company, and one that our teams were proud to rally around as we observed Memorial Day.”
The retailer said the total donation amount will provide more than 50 years of college for Children of Fallen Patriots scholars. Circle K presented the donation in San Antonio, a community with deep military Articles and more than 150 Circle K stores, on May 31 with the help of San Antonio basketball legend and veteran David “The Admiral” Robinson.
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Casey’s Jumps to Support Local Communities Following Tornadoes
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s immediately sprang into action following a series of devastating tornadoes that ripped across the Midwest in April, launching a roundup campaign to support the American Red Cross at Casey’s stores across Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma. The retailer also made a $10,000 donation directly to the humanitarian organization to help pick up the pieces of local communities devastated by the storms.
At the end of May, the convenience retailer announced that with the help of its generous guests, Casey’s was able to donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in response and recovery efforts.
Wawa and The Wawa Foundation Celebrate $160 Million in Donations
Wawa and The Wawa Foundation have raised more than $160 million in donations to causes supporting health, hunger and everyday heroes. The milestone comes 10 years after the Foundation’s inception.
Since its inception in 2014, Wawa and The Wawa Foundation have impacted more than 6,500 organizations across the communities Wawa serves. In addition, they have donated more than 35 million meals from Wawa stores to local food pantries through the Wawa Share Food Donation Program.
Valor Oil’s HOP Shops Raised $25,000 For Asthma Research
Following its initiative in support of asthma research, Valor Oil’s HOP Shops raised $25,000 for the Jovante Woods Foundation. In addition to supporting asthma research, the Jovante Woods Foundation’s goal is to raise awareness about the disease and its dangers while advocating for better treatments. The foundation’s efforts are crucial in addressing the challenges faced by individuals living with asthma and driving progress towards finding a cure.
“We believe in the importance of raising awareness and supporting research efforts to combat diseases like asthma,” said Damon Bail, vice president of retail operations. “The funds raised will contribute to the foundation’s mission of advancing medical research and developing more effective treatments to improve the lives of those affected by asthma.”
Town Pump Charitable Foundation Keeps Kids Reading
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation awarded 116 libraries in 105 Montana communities with Keep Kids Reading grants in the amount of $1,000 each to support their 2024 summer reading programs. “The Town Pump Charitable Foundation appreciates the critical role libraries play in our Montana communities,” said Bill McGladdery, director of corporate communications for Town Pump. “Many Montana libraries increase youth-reading programs in the summer months to help prevent the ‘summer slide’ and help children maintain or improve their spelling, vocabulary and comprehension skills.”
Yesway Donated $100,000 for Military Appreciation
In honor of Military Appreciation Month in May, Yesway donated $100,000 to Operation Homefront to support military personnel and first responders. The retailer also encouraged its customers to donate to Operation Homefront at Yesway and Allsup’s stores through in-store purchases or Smile Rewards donations throughout the month. The company donated 10 cents to Operation Homefront for every purchase of a Body Armor 28-ounce or one-liter beverage, or any Yesway or Allsup’s private-label brand salty snack.
7-Eleven Hosted 7Cares Day
In April, 7-Eleven held its 7Cares Day where employees from the Irving, Texas, and Enon, Ohio, Store Support Centers volunteered with local non-profit organizations. In Texas, 289 volunteers from 7-Eleven provided over 722 hours of service in the community and raised $12,000 in donations, working with impactful non-profits such as Bonton Farms, Children’s Health Plano, Equest Therapeutic Riding Therapy, Minnie’s Food Pantry, North Texas Food Bank and Team Rubicon.
In Ohio, 130 volunteers provided over 325 hours of service and contributed $8,000 in donations, working with non-profit organizations such as Dayton Children’s Hospital, Finally Home Farms, Rebuilding Together Dayton and Springfield Promise Community Garden.
OnCue Partnered With Positive Tomorrows
OnCue partnered with Positive Tomorrows, an Oklahoma-based school and social services agency for children and families experiencing homelessness. From January to March of this year, OnCue’s charitable cup program raised $15,000 for Positive Tomorrows. To mark this achievement, the OnCue team spent a morning volunteering at the school, engaging with students over breakfast and sharing in outdoor playtime.