INDIANAPOLIS – Ricker’s convenience stores across central Indiana and Fort Wayne raised $78,230.87 for Salvation Army programs and services during the 2017 holiday season. By collecting donations through counter kettles, Ricker’s made a significant contribution to Indiana’s Division of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.
“It is a high priority of Ricker’s to support our community,” said Jay Ricker, company founder and chairman. “We are proud to give to an organization, like The Salvation Army, [which has] such a strong mission to help Hoosiers in need.”
Ricker, who doubles as Ricker’s philanthropic mascot “Pops the Clown,” presented Salvation Army Indiana Commander, Major Bob Webster, with a check from the convenience store chain for $78,230.87.
Ricker's Saint Joe Road store located in Fort Wayne raised the most for the cause with a $11,462.64 donation. Their efforts were celebrated with a surprise visit from Ricker as “Pops the Clown.”
The generous donation by Ricker’s customers throughout central Indiana will go to providing shelter and warm meals to those in need across the state.
Pictured from left to right: Steve Buchanan, Sarah Burk and Randy Owens of Ricker’s; “Pops the Clown,” Major Bob Webster, divisional commander of The Salvation Army in Indiana; Josue Sanchez of Ricker’s.