To celebrate 24/7 Day on July 24, Spicewood, Texas-based Texas Born (TXB) is honoring the first responders, medical personnel and Red Cross volunteers that work around the clock to serve communities in Texas and Oklahoma, in partnership with the NACS Foundation. This celebration is part of a nationwide initiative to give back to those working…
Wawa Honors Philly’s The Veterans Group With Hero Award
After receiving nearly 14,000 votes, convenience store Wawa and the Wawa Foundation presented its 2021 Hero Award to the The Veterans Group during July Fourth festivities in Philadelphia. The Veterans Group also receives a $50,000 grant to continue its important programming to Pennsylvania veterans. The awards ceremony took place during the annual Independence Day Wawa…
Rapid Refill/Garrett’s Family Market Set for 24/7 Day
Plymouth, Mass.-based Rapid Refill/Garrett’s Family Market 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 24 hours per day, seven days per…
Love’s Opens New Michigan Location
Oklahoma City-based Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Alamo, Mich., thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday, July 1, just in time for the Independence Day weekend. The store, located at 7900 Adobe Road, just off U.S. Highway 131, adds 59 truck parking spaces and 68 car parking spaces to Kalamazoo County.…
Wawa Annual Hoagie Day Salutes Everyday Heroes
July 1 is Wawa Hoagie Day in Philadelphia and across the entire Wawa convenience store chain, with festivities honoring the service of police, fire and military members, as well as food and monetary donations to worthy causes. The day kicks off Independence Day weekend events sponsored by Wawa. As part of its 12th year as…
Local GPM Sponsors Friendship Circle of Virginia Event
ARKO Corp. subsidiary and c-store chain GPM Investments helped raise $23,326 for Richmond, Va.-area nonprofit Friendship Circle of Virginia’s inaugural Walk N’ Roll event, which took place June 20. Over 250 people participated in the event, which encouraged participants to walk, roll, scooter or skate to raise money for the Friendship Circle of Virginia. GPM…
Pilot Co. Announces New Military Discount Program
In appreciation of the military community and all who have served, Pilot Co. and its family of travel center brands announced a new year-round military discount program. The exclusive 10% discount on food and beverages is now available to all veterans, active-duty and retired service members, National Guard, Reserve, spouses and their immediate family members…
Oreo Partners With PFLAG National for Pride Month
Oreo is proud to continue its partnership with PFLAG National this Pride Month with moving artworks alongside limited-edition OREOiD Pride packs. “This Pride, our mission is to continue the work we’ve done with our partners at PFLAG National by bringing attention to those pivotal conversations one has when they come out to a loved one,”…
Kum & Go Partners with No Kid Hungry
Convenience retail chain Kum & Go reported that its has partnered with No Kid Hungry to tackle food insecurity and hunger. The Des Moines, Iowa-based company with more than 400 locations is working with Midwest Dairy, BODYARMOR, KIND, LifeWtr, and Essentia throughout the summer in an effort to raise $85,000 to give back to the…
EG America Campaign Raises Funds for Disabled American Veterans
EG America is launching a national campaign to raise funds for Disabled American Veterans (DAV). The donations collected through EG America’s 1,700 convenience stores will help DAV ensure that injured and ill veterans access the full range of benefits available to them and are yet another way that EG Group is giving back to the…