OnCue Donates $98,000 of Product to Fight Hunger

Plus, Citgo, Stewart’s Shops and more help support local communities.

August 16, 2024

OnCue donated $98,000 in non-perishable and personal care items to local food banks, including the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Our Daily Bread and other food pantries, to combat food insecurity in the towns where it operates.

The donated products are collected from the retailer’s stores annually to update item selection while minimizing waste.

“The team ensures all in-date products find a new home at a food resource center to be given to those in the community experiencing food insecurity,” said Laura Aufleger, OnCue president. “We are grateful to have the opportunity to make an impact on the issues surrounding hunger in our state.”

Since 2020, the company amassed over $331,500 worth of products and donated more than $50,000 in monetary support to Oklahoma food resource centers.

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma was OnCue’s biggest beneficiary, receiving more than $63,733 worth of items—equivalent to 4,615 pounds. As the largest hunger relief charity in the state, this donation is estimated to provide 3,845 meals as part of its mission of offering nourishing food and pathways to self-sufficiency.

Meanwhile, Citgo is supporting Florida communities affected by Hurricane Debby by donating $25,000 to Team Rubicon. The funds are set to be used for debris removal, chainsaw operations, roof tarping, and mucking and gutting out homes.

Stewart’s Shops contributed $100,000 to The Charlton School in Saratoga County, New York, because “they’ve done an excellent job teaching and preparing young women for the future.” The donation will be used to build a larger campus.

Kansas City-based Fav Trip has partnered with Lead to Read KC and is now offering free books at all locations. Through the initiative, the retailer aims to ignite a passion for reading in its communities.

In Texas, Toot’n Totum raised $18,974.84 for the Lubbock Impact during its Change for the Better campaign.