Nittany MinitMart raised over $24,000 for Hurricane Helene relief in the month of October. The retailer said it was motivated to give back after Hurricane Helene’s devastation left communities grappling with loss and destruction. The retailer worked with suppliers to purchase and deliver 38,304 bottles of water. The water was picked up in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, and shipped to Candler, North Carolina, where it was then distributed by a local church.
“We were heartbroken by the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Helene,” said John Martin, president at Nittany MinitMart. “Seeing people without power and water drove us to find a way to make a difference.”
Nittany MinitMart stores also raised funds through a round-up campaign throughout the month of October. Customers “contributed by rounding up their purchases, with every cent going toward supporting those in need. All $24,165 raised was donated to Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization providing much-needed aid and resources to those affected, helping families and communities on their path to recovery,” said Nittany MinitMart in a press release.
Nicole Masullo, division manager of operations at Nittany MinitMart, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from its customers: “We run round-up programs several times a year, and this was one of our most successful ones yet. We’re incredibly proud of the compassion our customers have shown through their generosity. We know our contributions will go a long way in helping these communities rebuild.”
In July, Nittany MinitMart raised $170,000 during its fifth annual Fuel the Cause campaign to support local volunteer fire companies across central and northern Pennsylvania.
“We’re beyond grateful for the support from our customers, sponsors and community, who come together every year to make this event even bigger and better, and who help us give back to the volunteer firefighters who keep us safe,” said Masullo.