Marathon Petroleum‘s Galveston Bay refinery announced a $200,000 scholarship donation to the College of the Mainland’s Process Technology (PTECH) program, based in Texas City, Texas. The Marathon Petroleum PTECH Scholarship provides an estimated 110 full-time students with a $1,750 scholarship to apply to tuition and fees. The scholarship is targeted toward, but not limited to,…
Dunkin’s New Dog Treats and Toys Help Kids in Need
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation and The Original BARK Company, the maker of BarkBox, announced a second collaboration featuring two “pawsome” new dog toys sure to give your four-legged friend the zoomies, including a treat-dispensing Dunkin’ coffee cup and a Dunkin’ donut and bag. The dog toys are now available at participating Dunkin’ restaurants…
Local Charities to Benefit From Shell’s ‘The Giving Pump’
Shell Oil Co. has launched “The Giving Pump” at stations across the U.S. as part of its Force For Good initiative to drive positive change in local communities by giving back. Now through Sept. 30, a portion of the purchases made by consumers who use the designated pump at select Shell stations will support local…
Big Y Hosting Mobile Vaccine Clinics
For residents of Massachusetts who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine shot, Big Y and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are partnering to offer free, walk-up vaccination clinics with no appointment necessary. Both the Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer vaccines are offered. Anyone receiving the Pfizer vaccine will be able to return three weeks later for…
Gate Customers Donate to ALS Association
The GATE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Jacksonville-based GATE Petroleum Co., raised $40,000 for the ALS Association. The funds were raised in GATE’s convenience stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina through the company’s semi-annual paper icon campaign. Between May 1 and May 21, customers could donate $1.00 and sign their name on…
Love’s Donates $100,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
Love’s Travel Stops announced it has donated another $100,000 to the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF), a nonprofit that helps professional truck drivers and their families during difficult times. “Professional truck drivers keep America moving, and this is one way we’re thanking them for all they do for the country,” said Jenny…
High’s Salutes Hometown Heroes
High’s is celebrating hometown heroes and joining other convenience retailers and suppliers across the country to celebrate 24/7 Day. Held every July 24, 24/7 Day recognizes first responders, medical personnel and Red Cross volunteers who work around the clock to serve their communities. The annual event, hosted by the NACS Foundation, helps raise awareness and…
Maverik Launches Round Up Your Change for Feeding America Campaign
Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop is supporting communities still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through an initiative with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Maverik’s “Round Up Your Change for Feeding America” program invites customers to round up their transaction to the nearest dollar to help fight hunger and benefit the Feeding America…
Spinx Golf Event Raises Money for Local Charities
Greenville, S.C.-based The Spinx Co. donated $78,000 across four local charities with proceeds from its Spinx Charity Classic golf tournament, held in May at Greenville Country Club, with more than 250 participants. Representatives from the four local charities – American Red Cross, Safe Harbor, Loaves and Fishes, and the Greenville Free Medical Clinic – were…
Marathon Petroleum Employees Help to Bridge the Hunger Gap in Their Communities
Employees from Marathon Petroleum’s Mandan refinery are partnering with local organizations to bridge the hunger gap for students and community members in need. With support from the company, seven employees volunteered with Meals on Wheels during the month of May, delivering 880 weekday meals to eight community members who have limited access to food. “At…