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Wawa Providing Free Coffee, Fountain Drinks to Hurricane Helene Responders in Florida

Convenience-store retailer is doing ‘everything possible’ to keep stores open in the state
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Convenience-store retailer Wawa is providing free coffee and fountain beverages to all first responders, National Guard and emergency responders in Florida from Sept. 26-29 to support preparation and response to Hurricane Helene. 

Wawa is currently monitoring the situation and will do everything possible to keep Florida stores open to serve the community and remain stocked with fuel and other essential items, the company said. Due to the impact from Hurricane Helene, Wawa may modify hours or temporarily close some stores due to evacuations, power outages or to ensure associate safety. Wawa will re-open and stock each location as quickly and safely as possible, it said. 

Wawa will post up-to-date store information, including temporary closings due to the storm. on its website. 

Wawa and The Wawa Foundation also are partnering with the American Red Cross to provide important tips and resources to prepare and recover from community disasters. (View all resources here: Partners in Preparedness.)

  • Wawa is No. 10 on CSP’s 2024 Top 202 ranking of U.S. convenience-store chains by total number of company-owned stores.

Wawa has approximately 1,050 locations open in eight states, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina and Alabama, as well as Washington, D.C.

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