Love’s Travel Stops is donating $300,000 to 11 school foundations in the Oklahoma City area — where its corporate offices are located — to fund classroom projects. Since 2016, Love’s has given $100,000 annually to Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation. This is the first year the company is donating to additional foundations that support other…
Sheetz Donates $10,000 to Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Altoona, Pa.-based Sheetz announced a donation of $10,000 to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective to help those in need access nutritious meals. Last month, Sheetz launched a challenge to Columbus fans, encouraging them to post about Sheetz coming to Columbus using the hashtag #SheetzIsComing. If Columbus residents posted enough to break Sheetz’s “Freak-o-Meter,” the retailer would…
OnCue Helps Fight Hunger in Oklahoma
OnCue, an Oklahoma-based convenience store chain, is donating $40,000 of non-perishable food and personal care products to several local food banks in conjunction with today’s release of a limited-edition cup that will raise funds for The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Programs. The Regional Food Bank and its partner agencies have witnessed…
Enmarket Raises $160,000 for Local Charities
Savannah, Ga.-based Enmarket’s Enrich Life Campaign, which involves a variety of projects and fundraisers initiated by the company, recently raised $160,000 for local charities. The Enmarket Charity Classic was held on March 23, 2021, at The Landings Club. A full field of 144 players teed off in a shotgun start at the Oakridge course. The…
TravelCenters Candy Bar Fundraiser Nets $25,000 for Truckers Relief Fund
Westlake, Ohio-based TravelCenters of America has donated $24,960 to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) as part of a candy promotion with World’s Finest Chocolate (WFC). In February, customers visiting TA’s travel stores had the opportunity to purchase a WFC candy bar at the registers, with a portion of the proceeds going to SCF,…
Speedway Raises $11 Million for Kids’ Hospitals
Speedway raised $11 million for kids treated at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the U.S. in 2020. Donations made by daily contributions from customers, business partners and employees throughout the year helped meet the needs of 81 children’s hospitals. In addition to monetary contributions, Speedway donated 7,000 N95 masks and 3,000 surgical masks to 11…
Casey’s Helps Feeding America Provide 15 Million Meals
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores and Feeding America network partnered to help provide meals to communities in need across the heartland. The Casey’s Here for Good Hunger Campaign helped provide more than 15 million meals to children and families who may not know where they will find their next meal. “The generosity of our guests…
Wawa Aims to Fill 5,000 Store Positions
Wawa announced plans to launch its first hiring campaign of the year with the goal of adding 5,000 new associates during the next three months. The annual hiring campaign will span the spring season and last through Memorial Day Weekend. The robust employment effort will focus on adding to Wawa’s rapidly growing family of diverse,…
7-Eleven Commissions Local Artists to Create Inclusive, On-Site Murals
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven is making a big, colorful splash in neighborhoods across the U.S., commissioning local mural artists to bring its creative vision to life at select stores. The convenience retailer has teamed up with The Ammersion Group, a new Dallas-based creative agency, to identify acclaimed artists to create neighborhood-specific murals on interior and exterior…
Maverik Roundup Campaign Raises More Than $180,000 for Feeding America
Guests at Maverik stores across 11 states were especially kind during the month of February, rounding up their transactions to the nearest dollar. A total of 527,345 customer cash donations generated $180,767 that will be contributed to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. The funds will help support people affected by the COVID-19…