The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce

09/09/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/09/2024 09:03

Whole Child Leon Teams Up Red Hills Market for The Giving Pump at Shell for Drivers to Fuel Up for a Good Cause

Whole Child Leon is teaming up with Red Hills Market for The Giving Pump at Shell to drive positive change in Leon County. In this unique community giving promotion, customers are invited to give back by fueling up! Starting September 1st and running through October 31st, a portion of the purchases made by consumers who use the designated pump at the 10 Tallahassee Red Hills Market Shell stations across Tallahassee will directly support Whole Child Leon.

The Giving Pump will be specially marked with purple signage at all 10 Red Hills Market Shell gas stations to inspire customers to support this local charity when fueling up. With no additional cost when filling up, it's easy for anyone to participate in the program.

Whole Child Leon is a community-wide effort to provide children with the best possible start by ensuring they have everything they need to thrive. Individually, many agencies and organizations serve one dimension of the well-being of children. Whole Child Leon seeks to engage the entire community in a commitment to the youngest generation for a brighter future for all. "At Whole Child Leon, we support the well-being of the child and the family (biological or chosen) they are a part of," said J'ere Clark, Interim Executive Director of Whole Child Leon. "We aim to do this by collaborating with other organizations, identifying solutions, and promoting change through programming and services such as our Pediatric Behavioral Health Navigation Program. We are grateful to have a partner in Red Hills Market as they continue to support our mission of working together to ensure children thrive."

As a family-owned business started in Tallahassee over 75 years ago, Red Hills Market has become a neighborhood gathering place that actively supports the local community. Their approach to integrating the community into every aspect of their operations is evident through their emphasis on local support, offering fresh local finds, and maintaining strong personal connections with customers, underscoring
their dedication to the community's well-being. This year, nearly 7,500 Shell stations across the US are participating in this two-month Giving Pump initiative to support 552 local charities.

"It is important to Red Hills Markets/RCD to help the youngest generation in our community," said Charles Rooney, Rainey Cawthon Distributor Inc. President. "The work Whole Child Leon does in the community is important and we are proud to be supporting them with the Shell Giving Pump initiative."

10 Red Hills Markets are conveniently located throughout the Tallahassee area. To find your nearest Red Hills Market/Shell station, visit https://rhm.raineycawthondistributor.com/locations/.

ABOUT RED HILLS MARKET
Red Hills Market is a locally-owned group of markets in Tallahassee, renowned for its commitment to the community and convenience. With 10 locations, including stops at every I-10 interchange, Red Hills Market serves as a vital hub for daily essentials, offering a mix of trusted national brands and fresh local finds. Their motto, "Fuel Your Day," encapsulates their mission to provide a convenient and inviting environment for busy individuals. Operated by the family-owned Rainey Cawthon Distributors since 1948, Red Hills Market has been a cornerstone in the community for over 75 years, continually supporting local needs and fostering a sense of neighborhood unity.

ABOUT WHOLE CHILD LEON
Whole Child Leon (WCL) is a 501(c)3 committed to building a community where everyone works together to make sure children thrive. Whole Child Leon addresses critical community issues affecting young children by advocating for policy change and incubating new ideas to improve the overall well-being of children in the Big Bend region as a catalyst for change and convener of partners.