CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Sarah Sullivan, the marketing director of The PRIDE Stores, which operates 15 locations in Illinois in the Chicagoland area, plus it’s set to introduce a new store in Indiana. The PRIDE Stores supports its local communities through a wide range of initiatives, supporting local and national…
Maverik Teams With Feeding America To Fight Hunger
Chuck Maggelet, president and chief adventure guide for Maverik, speaks with CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte to share how Maverik is giving back to its communities. From partnering with Feeding America to fight hunger to supporting education to donating to help fund healthcare during the pandemic, Maverik takes an active role in giving…
Yesway Supports Employees & Local Communities
Yesway’s CEO & Chairman Tom Trkla speaks with CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte about how Yesway and Allsup’s are giving back to the communities where they serve. The company now operates 402 c-stores in nine states. Yesway is also working to support its employees. Its Hospitality Heros program is rewarding front-line employees for…
Jiffy Trip Supports Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
A little over five years ago, Jiffy Trip partnered with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital and began running an annual fundraising campaign to benefit the organization. The chain has raised almost $400,000 for Oklahoma Children’s Hospital in those five years. But that’s just one of the many ways that Jiffy Trip, which operates 26 c-stores in Oklahoma,…
Dandy Mini Marts Completes 16th Annual Dandy Canes Campaign
Dandy Mini Marts hosts its Dandy Canes Campaign each holiday season, from Black Friday through Dec. 26. Every dollar raised stays in the community and benefits local organizations. Dandy recently completed its 16th annual Dandy Canes Campaign. Across all 16 years the chain has raised $650,000 for hundreds of organizations in its operating areas. Despite…
Tiger Fuel Supports Charlottesville City Schools Reopening Fund
Tiger Fuel gives back to the communities where it operates in a wide variety of ways, from helping neighbors secure access to warm, dry housing through its work with local nonprofit Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) to donations to help with cancer research. CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Sarah Whitney, director…
Stewart’s Shops Donates $7.5 Million Annually Across 5,000 Organizations
Giving back is important to Stewart’s Shops, which employs over 4,500 people and operates over 337 shops across New York and southern Vermont. In December, the c-store chain announced it was donating $1,000 to BluePath Service Dogs, a nonprofit organization that works to provide service dogs to individuals with Autism. But that’s only one of…
VERC Enterprises Leads in Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
Many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are overlooked by employers even though they have the skills to do the job. Convenience store chain VERC Enterprises maintains ongoing partnerships with organizations that help provide employment opportunities to these individuals. But that’s only one of the many ways that VERC Enterprises actively works to support the…
GetGo Supports Toys for Tots
CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Rug Phatak, senior director of marketing and the chief of staff for GetGo, to learn more about the chain’s tater tot fundraiser that raised funds for the U.S. Marine Corps.’ Toys for Tots holiday campaign, and other ways the chain is giving back to its communities.…
Casey’s Gives Back With Cash for Classrooms Grant Program
Casey’s believes a key part of strong communities is education, which is why a portion of its giving has always gone to schools. Casey’s is introducing its Cash for Classrooms Grant Program. Watch the video for more on this initiative and other ways Casey’s is supporting its communities.