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The 24/7 Travel Stores in Hays is partnering with the St. Joseph Food Pantry between Monday, October 22 and Wednesday, Oct. 31.

For 10 days this October the Kansas owned 24/7 Travel Stores will donate 5 cents for every gallon of gasoline sold at its stores to their local food banks.

The 24/7 Travel Stores have 10 locations across nine cities, spanning the state of Kansas: Goodland, Colby, WaKeeney, Hays, Russell, Salina, McPherson, Abilene and Maple Hill. President of the company, Mark Augustine, is excited to work with local organizations to make an impact.

Participating food banks include: Genesis Food Bank of Sherman County, Genesis Food Bank of Thomas County, Trego County Food Bank, St. Joseph Food Bank of Hays, Russell County Food Bank, McPherson County Food Bank, Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, Abilene Area Food & Clothing Bank, and Community Health Ministry of Alma/Maple Hill.

Each food bank will benefit from the gasoline gallons pumped at their local 24/7 Travel Store.

The food banks can use the funds raised during this event in their own way — whether for operating costs, perishable groceries or other needs.

“It is my wish that through this event our staff and our customers will be inspired to get involved — whether through this event, or in another — and appreciate the importance of community support. After all, our team works and lives right here in the community,” Augustine said.