FORT WORTH, Texas — Yesway is rallying support for the Texas Hill Country after devastating floods struck Kerr County and surrounding areas over the July 4 weekend, launching an in-store fundraising campaign and pledging $100,000 to relief efforts.
Now through July 31, customers at Yesway and Allsup’s stores can donate $1, $5, $10, or more at checkout. All proceeds will support the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to help families and first responders recover and rebuild.
The floods, which caused the Guadalupe River to rise nearly 26 feet in 45 minutes, destroyed homes, campsites, and riverside communities across 14 counties, prompting ongoing rescue and recovery operations.
“Our hearts are with the families, first responders, and entire communities whose lives were forever changed by these floods,” said Tom Trkla, Yesway's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “We are not first responders, but as neighbors and fellow Texans, all of our over 3,100 employees in the state feel a deep responsibility to help however we can. It is with gratitude and humility that we offer our support and ask others to join us. Even a small donation can be a lifeline for someone in need. Yesway has always believed in the power of community. While no single act can undo the devastation, we hope that, together, we can provide relief, restore hope, and remind those suffering that they are not alone.”
Yesway, one of the fastest-growing convenience store operators in the U.S., operates 436 stores across Texas and eight other states under the Yesway and Allsup brands.
To find the Yesway or Allsup's store closest to you where donations to Yesway's fundraising campaign can be made, please visit Yesway.com/locations or Allsups.com/locations/.
