WESTBOROUGH, Mass., April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EG America raised
$657,000 for the American Red
Cross during its nationwide in-store fundraiser in March, in
recognition of Red Cross Month.
Throughout the month, guests at EG America's Certified Oil,
Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf 'N Jug, Minit Mart, Quik
Stop, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, and Turkey Hill stores were
able to donate $1, $5 or an amount of their choosing to the
American Red Cross. EG America then matched the amounts raised by
the top store in each banner to increase the donation total.
"We are proud to champion the American Red Cross' mission of
helping those in need," said John
Carey, President and CEO of EG America. "We are equally
moved by the overwhelming generosity of our guests who contributed
to this worthy cause."
The American Red Cross assists individuals and communities in
crisis. Donations enable the organization to respond immediately
and deliver lifesaving support to those in need.
"The American Red Cross is grateful to be among the causes
that EG America and its customers support," said
Bill Andrews, Division
Fundraising Vice President. "The funds raised will be used by
our volunteers to power our mission and life-saving work."
About EG America
With more than 1,600 retail locations and 18,000+ team members
across the U.S., EG America is one of the fastest-growing
convenience store retailers in the country. As the operator of
Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N' Jug,
Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, and Turkey
Hill stores, we are committed to becoming America's preferred
'one-stop' destination by focusing on superior guest experience,
high-quality grocery and fuel products, and supporting the
communities in which we live and work. EG America is owned by EG
Group, a UK-based fuel station and convenience store retailer with
more than 50,000 team members across the UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia, and the US. For more information
about EG America, visit us at eg-america.com or follow us on
LinkedIn.
Contact: Julia Demopoulos,
jdemopoulos@thecastlegrp.com, 978-319-5856
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