Wawa Offering Catered Party For Unsung Heroes

WAWA, PA — In an effort to recognize unsung heroes in our communities, Wawa is offering a chance for organizations to win a catered party.

Wawa announced its new "Catering to Our Communities" initiative that offers schools and community service organizations the chance to submit a nomination to win a party catered by Wawa for 30 people on National Employee Appreciation Day, Friday, March 4.

Now through Sunday, February 20, eligible organizations can go online here and share a story about why their organization’s unsung heroes would benefit from a Wawa catering party.

Up to 100 organizations will be chosen from Wawa’s operating area, mailed a "Party in a Box" kit with tablecloths, clappers, and festive selfie props, and treated to a complimentary catering party of hoagies, chips, soft pretzels, chocolate chip cookies, and Wawa Teas for 30 employees on Friday, March 4.

"As a company committed to caring for local friends and neighbors, Wawa has launched the Catering to Our Communities initiative to extend care to those unsung heroes who have tirelessly served their communities these past few challenging years," said Chris Gheysens, President & CEO, Wawa. "We welcome nominations from schools, hospitals, first responders, senior centers and childcare centers, among other community service organizations and look forward to selecting up to 100 organizations chainwide to celebrate on National Employee Appreciation Day."

Eligible organizations include schools and Community Service Organizations can submit nominations, such as healthcare institutions, first responders groups, senior and child care services, and more.

These organizations must be located in Wawa’s operating area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Washington D.C.

Organizations must be available for in-person delivery on Friday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to noon.