Following the recent sale of a winning Mega Millions ticket at a Casey’s store in Cortland, Illinois, the company donated a portion of its retailer bonus to local food pantry Barb Food Mart and the DeKalb County Veterans Recognition Fund, the company said in an email statement sent to NACS.
“At Casey’s, our guests are also our neighbors. When something extraordinary happens—like winning the lottery—it creates an opportunity to give back,” said Patty Leonard, Casey’s district manager. “We’re proud to make donations to Barb Food Mart and DeKalb County Veterans Recognition Fund to honor their ongoing commitment to food security and veteran recognition. These donations are a meaningful way for us to stay connected with our guests and community.”
In Pennsylvania, Rutter’s Children’s Charities announced that its 23rd Annual Charity Golf Outing raised a record-breaking $1.1 million for local charities. The funds will be used to bolster Rutter’s Children’s Charities programs and initiatives throughout the rest of 2025.
The outing even drew the attention of professional athletes, as former professional football player Ed Reed and professional golfer Brandon Matthews made guest appearances. In recognition of their support, Rutter’s Children’s Charities donated $75,000 to the Ed Reed Foundation and $40,000 to the Scranton Area Foundation.
Meanwhile, OnCue raised $10,750 for Special Olympics Oklahoma and the Greater Houston area through the sale of specialty cups. From January through March, 50 cents of every charitable cup purchased was donated to Special Olympics programs. Laura Aufleger, OnCue president, delivered the check to Special Olympics Oklahoma at its Summer Games.
Following its recent Round Up for Charity campaign, Kent Kwik donated $111,500 to the Permian Basin Rehab Center (PBRC). “We’ve had several team members and guests over the years who have been patients of this organization, so we are thrilled to be able to give back to this amazing cause,” said Meredith Bright, director of corporate communications.
Last week, Royal Farms celebrated National Hospital Week by donating 250 coupons for a free any-size coffee to each of Maryland’s hospitals, totaling 13,000 complimentary coffee coupons to health care workers across the state.
“Royal Farms is honored to celebrate Maryland’s health care workers during National Hospital Week,” said Aliyah Atayee, public relations for Royal Farms. “This year’s theme, Healthy Hospitals—Healthy Communities, reflects the compassion, strength and commitment that hospital staff bring to their communities every day. A cup of coffee is a small gesture, but we hope it brings a moment of appreciation and encouragement to these everyday heroes.”