Sixth annual event celebrates first responders
while raising funds for disaster relief
FORT
WORTH, Texas, July 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway, one of the
country's fastest growing convenience store chains, with stores
located in Texas, New Mexico, South
Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, is celebrating hometown heroes and
joining tens of thousands of convenience retailers and suppliers
across the United States to
celebrate 24/7 Day.
Held annually on July 24, 24/7 Day was created to
highlight the partnership between first responders and convenience
stores. Hosted by the NACS Foundation, the event also helps raise
awareness and donations for the Red Cross and spotlights the
convenience and fuel retailing industry's important role in
supporting emergencies, disaster relief and crisis situations,
24/7/365.
Yesway is supporting this year's 24/7 Day at its Yesway
and Allsup's store locations by offering a free Core Hydration
water (30.4 ounce) on July 24*, as
well as, from July 21 through 24, a
free fountain drink of any size, to firefighters, doctors, nurses,
health practitioners, Red Cross professionals, and 911
professionals in uniform or with a valid badge – to thank them for
all they do.
"At Yesway, we believe that supporting the communities we
serve is essential," said Tom Trkla,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yesway. "We are proud
to join with the NACS Foundation and our colleagues in the
convenience store industry to celebrate 24/7 Day. We are
grateful for the first responders who take care of those who live
and work in the communities we serve. We aim to acknowledge
and support them, and the excellent work they perform each and
every day, but especially on 24/7 Day. On behalf of everyone
at Yesway and Allsup's, our thanks to our hometown heroes again in
2024."
Convenience stores are community stores: 93% of Americans live
within 10 minutes of a convenience store. There are 152,000-plus
convenience stores in the United
States, and cumulatively, the industry serves approximately
160 million customers per day, sells 80% of the fuel purchased in
the country, and donates more than $1
billion a year to charitable causes.
People are impacted by emergencies every day, including the
communities that Yesway and Allsup's serve:
- On average, the Red Cross responds to an emergency every eight
minutes. From small house fires to multi-state national disasters,
the American Red Cross goes where it's needed so people can have
clean water, safe shelter and hot meals when they need them
most.
- The Red Cross responds to an average of 65,000 disasters every
year and 95% of its disaster relief workers are volunteers.
"We hope you will join us in supporting the heroes who are
always here for us, helping others and giving so much of themselves
in times of incredible need," said Nathan
Measom, Director of Cause Marketing for the American Red
Cross. "Our continued partnership with the NACS Foundation is one
of the most important ways we highlight the work done each year in
communities across the United
States, which is not often seen by the public. It's our
honor to shine a light on these heroes and thank them for their
incredible effort."
"The 24/7 Day celebration was born from the realization of the
deep connection between first responders and the convenience store
community," said Stephanie Sikorski,
Executive Director of the NACS Foundation. "We've heard too often
that 'nothing good happens after zero-dark-thirty,' but our
research shows that these small hours are when first responders and
convenience stores unite across a range of efforts, from setting up
for a disaster relief effort or simply getting a cup of coffee or
healthy snack during a shift to keep energy high. We are proud to
support these efforts, which keep our communities strong."
*Offer valid on Wednesday, July 24,
2024 only.
To find the Yesway or Allsup's store closest to you, please
visit www.Yesway.com/locations or
www.Allsups.com/allsups-locations/, and to share stories and
appreciation for hometown heroes and first responders on social
media using the hashtag #247Day.
Editor note: Contact Erin Vadala, Warner
Communications; (978) 468-3076; erin@warnerpr.com to arrange
interviews. High-resolution images and graphics are available upon
request.
About Yesway: Yesway is an award-winning
convenience store operator established in 2015 and headquartered in
Fort Worth, Texas. With 435 stores
across nine states in the Midwest and Southwest, Yesway is renowned
for its iconic food service offerings, diverse grocery selections,
and private-label products, including the renowned Allsup's
deep-fried burrito. Through strategic acquisitions, new store
developments, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Yesway
continues to solidify its position as one of the leading
convenience retailers in the United
States. To learn more visit www.yesway.com.
About the NACS Foundation: NACS Foundation is
the 501(c)3 charitable arm of NACS, the global industry association
dedicated to advancing convenience and fuel retailing. In
partnership with fuel retail, convenience and suppliers across the
U.S., the NACS Foundation propels brighter futures by unifying and
amplifying the philanthropic and charitable activities of the
industry in communities across America. To learn more, visit
conveniencecares.org, or visit us on Facebook at @TheNACSFoundation
and Twitter at @NACS_Foundation.
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