JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—The GATE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Jacksonville-based GATE Petroleum Company, and GATE customers have raised $55,000 for the Police Athletic League (PAL).

Funds were raised July 1 through Dec. 31, 2021, as part of GATE’s coin box campaign and charity round-up option. Coin collection boxes were placed at registers of all GATE stores across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Customers could also choose to round up their in-store transaction totals to the nearest dollar, with the difference going toward PAL.

PAL is a nonprofit organization that creates positive relationships between law enforcement officers and local youth through educational, athletic and leadership programs. Donations will go to the local PAL organizations in the communities where they were raised.

“We are so grateful to our customers for their generosity throughout this campaign,” said Kathy Brady, executive director of the GATE Foundation. "The financial resources that we awarded allow PAL to provide even more services and programs to local children. It is an honor to support the work of this group of first responders.”

The GATE Foundation hosts coin box collections and paper icon campaigns twice a year to benefit organizations that align with its mission to support nurturing and protecting the well-being of families and the community.

Meanwhile, Keebler is celebrating its Make-A-Wish partnership with a limited-edition cookie, two new Chips Deluxe cookie varieties and an update on the Sandies cookies.

Keebler is releasing a limited-time-only Fudge Stripes Make-A-Wish Celebration Cake Cookies. For every LTO pack sold, Keebler will donate $0.25 up to its $250,000 donation goal. The confectionary company is also releasing Chips Deluxe Double Chocolate M&Ms, Chips Deluxe Dipped Duos Chocolate Fudge and Sandies Cranberry and Almond.