Wawa Foundation – In-Kind Support (Wawa Community Care Program)

Product Donations & Event Support for Local Nonprofits

Organization: Wawa Foundation
Support Type: In-kind donations (products, gift baskets, coupons)
Geographic Focus: Communities served by Wawa retail locations (primarily East Coast markets)

About the Funder

The Wawa Foundation supports local communities through charitable giving, employee engagement, and in-kind contributions. Through its Wawa Community Care program, the foundation provides product donations and event support to community-based nonprofits, with a focus on organizations that strengthen neighborhoods and support youth.

What This Program Supports

Wawa Community Care provides in-kind donations to help nonprofits and community groups host successful events and fundraisers. Support is designed to enhance local engagement and provide tangible resources for community-based efforts.

Eligible support includes:

Product Donations

• Soft pretzels
• Wawa branded bottled water
  (Products must be picked up at a local Wawa store and cannot be resold)

Event & Fundraising Support

• Wawa gift baskets
• Free hot beverage coupons
  (Ideal for silent auctions, raffles, and fundraising events)

Eligible Support Types

• In-kind food and beverage donations
• Fundraising event items (gift baskets, coupons)
• Community event support

Eligibility & Preferences

Organizations must:

• Be community-based nonprofits or youth-serving organizations
• Be located within a Wawa service area
• Be hosting an event at least 3 weeks after submission
• Use donated items in accordance with Wawa guidelines (no resale of products)

Important:

• Each organization may receive one in-kind donation per calendar year
• Requests are fulfilled based on availability and local store/regional budgets

Ineligible Requests

• Requests submitted less than 3 weeks before the event
• Organizations outside Wawa’s service footprint
• Requests that involve resale of donated products

Funding / Support Value

Wawa does not assign a fixed dollar value. Support varies based on:

• Type of donation requested
• Store/regional availability
• Event scale and alignment

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling
📅 Lead Time Required: Minimum 3 weeks before event date
📅 Review Process: Subject to local store/regional approval and available budget

Because funding is limited at the store level, early submission is strongly recommended.

Application / Request Process

Requests must be submitted through Wawa’s online application portal. Be prepared to provide:

• Organization details
• Event information (date, purpose, audience)
• Type of donation requested
• Confirmation of eligibility and use guidelines

Apply / Learn More:

➡️ https://www.wawa.com/thewawafoundation/apply-for-support

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:

• Are hosting community events, fundraisers, or youth programs
• Need food, beverages, or auction items rather than cash funding
• Operate within Wawa’s geographic footprint
• Can plan at least 3+ weeks in advance

Wawa’s in-kind support is especially valuable for smaller nonprofits looking to enhance events without increasing costs.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling (availability-based)
Typical Lead Time: At least 3 weeks before event
Best Suited For: Local nonprofits hosting events, fundraisers, or youth programs
Support Type: Non-cash (in-kind donations only)

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