Wawa supports American Red Cross Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region with Record Number of Donations During 2011
January, 2012
The American Red Cross recognized Wawa on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 as the number one Corporate Sponsor for their support of the Red Cross blood program during 2011. Wawa’s efforts over the last year helped generate more than 4,700 units of blood being donated to the American Red Cross. That’s over 4,700 units of blood that helped to provide a second chance for more than 14,200 hospital patients across the region. Read More
$10,000 In Honorariums to be Awarded for 2012 Environmental Community Service Award
Region-Wide Collaboration Spearheaded by Wawa, NBC 10 and Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP
January, 2012
Now in its seventh year, the Annual Environmental Community Service Award will once again be presented by Wawa, NBC 10, and the environmental law firm Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP (MGKF). The goal of the Environmental Community Service award is to raise awareness of environmental concerns and to recognize middle and high schools in the Delaware Valley for their efforts in environmental service projects that enhance and improve the quality of life in their communities. Read More
2012 Environmental Community Service Award Application - $10,000 in prizes available - $5,000 to one middle school and $5,000 to one high school to enhance environmental programs.
2012 ECSA Application.pdf
2012 ECSA Application.doc
Wawa Provides Red Cross Support with Fall Blood Drives
Fall Schedule Includes More Than 38 Blood Drives Open to the Public
October 2011
This fall give blood at more than 38 Wawa sites throughout the company and join our efforts to help the American Red Cross save lives. From October 3rd through November 30th, Wawa will be hosting blood drive sites in four of their operating states: PA, NJ, MD, and VA. The American Red Cross is urging all eligible donors to donate blood now to help increase blood supplies, which are currently critically low and patients are at risk for not receiving the blood transfusions they need. Recent weather conditions experienced across the nation is a contributing factor to the shortage. Please consider donating blood at a Wawa Blood Drive this fall. Read More
Wawa’s 4 ½ Ton Hoagie Salute
Hoagie Day Kicks off with Salute to Local Heroes and a 4 ½ Ton Hoagie
June 2011
Wawa Inc., today proudly announced that as part of their title sponsorship of Wawa Welcome America! they are hosting a Hoagie Day celebration of enormous proportions! On Wednesday June 29th at 12:00PM, former Governor Edward G. Rendell, Philadelphia police officers and firefighters, members of the USO, members of the Pennsylvania National Army Guard and Pennsylvania Nation Air Guard, Wawa associates and hoagie-lovers across Philadelphia will come together for the most patriotic and packed-full Hoagie Day to date! The highlight of the event will be a 4 ½ ton Hoagie, which will be built in the morning and served at the afternoon celebration. Wawa is calling it a 4 ½ ton hoagie salute to our troops because this year Hoagie Day will focus on honoring our soldiers and hometown heroes. Read More
Have A Cow! Wawa Kicks off Go 4th and Learn Series With Dairy Exhibit
Family-friendly Wawa Welcome America! Event Keeps Crowds Smiling Over Poured Milk
June, 2011
Wawa will kick off the Go 4th and Learn series with an interactive event showcasing Philadelphia and Wawa dairy history that’s fun for the whole family. The event features Historical Story Time with tales of historic Philadelphia told by storytellers stationed throughout the park, including the likes of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Wawa President and CEO, Howard Stoeckel. Read More
Wawa Welcomes Smoothies to Wawa Welcome America! Celebration
Wawa Shares Free Samples of Three Signature Smoothie Flavors at Taste of Philadelphia and Independence Day Blast
June, 2011
Wawa is thrilled to announce that this year Philadelphians will have the chance to cool down with Wawa smoothies at two Wawa Welcome America! events--Taste of Philadelphia, and Independence Day Blast. Both events are free for the public and will be held at Penn’s Landing. Throughout the two events, Wawa will distribute 10,000 samples of its new mouthwatering Frozen Lemonade, Raspberry and Strawberry smoothie flavors which deliver a tasty burst of real fruit flavor in every sip. The frozen lemonade and strawberry smoothies are made with real fruit puree and the new raspberry flavor provides Wawa lovers with a delicious smoothie that is light on calories but BIG on taste! Read More