WAWA, PA — Wawa, Inc. and The Wawa Foundation have initiated a chain-wide, in-store campaign to provide emergency relief for communities hit by Hurricane Milton. Partnering with the American Red Cross, Wawa allows customers to contribute to relief efforts by adding $1, $3, or $5 to their purchases at checkout. The Wawa Foundation will match the first $100,000 of customer donations.
Starting Friday, October 11, the campaign will be active in all 1,070 Wawa locations. Funds collected will be directed to the Red Cross, specifically allocated for Hurricane Milton relief, aiding in the provision of essential support to affected areas. Additionally, customers can contribute online to the Red Cross for Hurricane Milton relief.
Beyond in-store fundraising, Wawa is donating $500,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund. This fund is essential for providing financial aid to Florida communities responding to and recovering from disasters.
Chris Gheysens, Wawa’s CEO, emphasized the company’s commitment to the Florida community. “Wawa has been part of Florida for over a decade, and we are committed to helping with storm recovery efforts,” he said.
Liz Simeone, President of The Wawa Foundation, highlighted the long-standing partnership with the Red Cross, stating, “We are proud to match customer donations up to $100,000, showing our dedication to this critical need.”
Anne McKeough, the American Red Cross Chief Development Officer, expressed gratitude for Wawa’s support, acknowledging the partnership’s impact in providing relief and hope to those affected.
Volunteer Florida CEO Josie Tamayo also thanked Wawa for its generous donation, noting the importance of such contributions in helping communities recover and rebuild stronger post-disaster.
These efforts highlight Wawa’s efforts to support communities in times of crisis and exemplify corporate responsibility and community engagement.
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