INDIANAPOLIS – Ricker’s Convenience Stores across central Indiana raised more than $75,000 for Salvation Army programs and services during the 2016 Christmas 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 former NACS Chairman Jay Ricker, founder and chairman of Anderson, Indiana-based Ricker’s. “We are proud to give to an organization, like The Salvation Army, that 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 $75,612.50 on January 20.