TravelCenters of America has announced that it will again be launching its annual Round Up campaign, which supports the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF). From July 1 until the end of August, guests at participating TA, Petro and TA Express locations will have the opportunity to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar,…
Marathon Provides Grant to El Paso Neighborhoods for Broadband Internet Access
Marathon Petroleum has provided a $100,000 grant to improve broadband internet access in the 79905 zip code of El Paso, Texas — an area of the city that is faced with limited broadband internet access. The grant will help advance a project to bring wireless, high-bandwidth connectivity to the area’s schools and households for the…
7-Eleven Relaunches Community Outreach Program
For the 27th consecutive year, 7-Eleven is bringing back Operation Chill, the chain’s signature community outreach program that presents local law enforcement agencies an opportunity to make connections with their community’s youth through free Slurpee drink coupons. This year, 7-Eleven will issue more than 650,000 coupons to more than 1,200 participating law enforcement agencies that…
Stewart’s Shops Helps Promote Local Homelessness Education Initiative
Stewart’s Shops is participating in the Shelters of Saratoga “Give to Make Change” campaign by distributing coffee sleeves with information about the initiative at all of its 53 Saratoga County locations in New York. The campaign aims to educate residents and visitors about poverty and homelessness in the area. The campaign won’t just educate, but…
Hershey Recognized for Corporate Citizenship and Social Impact
Hershey has been named as an honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light for the 10th year and has been named the Consumer Staples Sector Leader for the second consecutive year. Points of Light is the world’s largest non-profit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change. “We’re honored to be named a Civic 50 Honoree…
Gate Stores Raise Money For Juvenile Diabetes Research
Gate Petroleum raised $30,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) through the company’s philanthropic arm, the Gate Foundation. The funds were raised in Gate convenience stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina through the company’s semi-annual paper icon campaign. Between May 1-21, customers could donate $1 and sign their name on a…
Marathon Helps Rebuild After Hurricane Ida
Marathon Petroleum, in partnership with nonprofit organization Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) and the St. John Long Term Recovery Group, helped coordinate approximately 1,500 volunteers from more than 40 states to come to Southeast Louisiana to provide free home repairs to 150 families in just eight days. The recovery was made possible through a $400,000…
CITGO Helps Communities Prepare for Hurricane Season
In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, CITGO Petroleum has awarded several grants to help communities in its operating areas that may be affected by storms. In Lake Charles, La., CITGO is donating $25,000 to the United Way to help create a pre-screening system to facilitate assistance more quickly for those in need affected by…
Yesway Starts Fundraising Campaign for Texas Community
Following the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that took the lives of 19 children and two teachers, Yesway has announced its Uvalde Strong fundraising campaign that aims to support the Uvalde community. Through June 30, 2022, Yesway and Allsup’s customers will be invited to make $1, $5, $10 or larger donations at checkout. “Everyone…
Stewart’s Shops Gives Free Ice Cream to Blood Donors
As a part of the “Give a Pint, Get a Pint” program, Stewart’s Shops will be offering Red Cross blood donors vouchers for a free pint of ice cream or gelato throughout June. Presenting donors at blood drives in 26 counties across upstate New York will be eligible to receive the voucher, which can be…