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Wawa is opening its first stores in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana this spring and summer. As part of the expansion, Wawa is continuing its support of the Special Olympics by volunteering, distributing complimentary hot coffee and hot chocolate, and providing direct grants totaling $70,000 to 17 regional Polar Plunge events in 2025.

The Wawa Community Care Van will be making its first stops in the Midwest to support the Plunges, and said it is encouraging communities like Louisville to support Special Olympics athletes.

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“Even before we open our first stores in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, we’re committed to supporting our new friends and neighbors at Special Olympics Polar Plunges in communities we’ll soon call home,” said Liz Simeone, President, The Wawa Foundation in a press release. “Not only do we proudly support Polar Plunges, Wawa and The Wawa Foundation are committed to Special Olympics with direct financial grants and in-store fundraising campaigns annually.”

About Wawa, Inc.
“Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Wawa is your all day, every day stop for freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services and surcharge-free ATMs. Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida. North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, and Washington, D.C. with over 1,100 locations to date. The stores offer a large fresh foodservice selection, including Wawa brands such as custom prepared hoagies, freshly brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, hand-crafted specialty beverages, a dinner menu including burgers and pizza, an assortment of soups, sides and snacks. Forbes.com Ranks Wawa as #22 of America’s Largest Private Companies, #1 in Convenience Category for America’s Best Customer Service by Newsweek, one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Employers for Women and New College Grads.” – Wawa, Inc.

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This article appears in Jan 17-30, 2025.

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