Circle K, the global convenience store chain, is proud to partner with the NACS Foundation to celebrate first responders on Friday, July 24, as part of the U.S. convenience industry’s annual 24/7 Day hosted by NACS – a day dedicated to thanking the first responders and volunteers who keep communities safe.
All first responders – including law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, doctors, nurses, 9-1-1 professionals, and American Red Cross volunteers – can show their official identification or stop by in uniform at participating Circle K locations on July 24 to receive a free hot dog, a cookie, and a medium Polar Pop drink.*
Circle K’s participation in the NACS Foundation’s 24/7 Day supports the American Red Cross and its mission to provide emergency assistance and disaster relief. Throughout July, Circle K customers can round up their purchases at self-checkout, with proceeds going directly to the American Red Cross.
“Our first responders are the bedrock of our communities, working around the clock to ensure our safety and well-being,” said Trey Powell, Senior Vice-President, US Food & Retail at Circle K. “We are honored to partner with the NACS Foundation and support the American Red Cross to show our collective gratitude for their selfless dedication. This year, we are showing our gratitude with our largest offer yet at more stores nationwide.”
To find a participating Circle K location near you, please visit the interactive map at 247day.org/map and search or filter for Circle K locations. Customers can stay up to date on Circle K’s latest deals, rewards and ways to give back at circlek.com and by downloading the Circle K app. Follow Circle K on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
*First responders and American Red Cross volunteers must show official identification or be dressed in uniform to receive the offer. Offer is valid all day on July 24, 2026, at participating U.S. locations while supplies last. Limit one per person.
About Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and mobility, operating in 27 countries and territories, with close to 17,300 stores, of which approximately 13,200 offer road transportation fuel. With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operators in the United States and it is a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, Belgium, as well as in Ireland. It also has an important presence in Luxembourg, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, as well as in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. Approximately 149,500 people are employed throughout its network.
About the NACS Foundation
For 65 years, NACS has been recognized as the premier association for convenience and fuel retailers. NACS has 1,000 retail member companies that cumulatively represent more than 400,000 stores in 50-plus countries, including 45,000 stores in the United States. The U.S. convenience store industry, with nearly 152,000 stores nationwide selling fuel, food and merchandise, conducts 160 million transactions daily and had sales of $818 billion in 2025. For more information, visit convenience.org. Follow NACS on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260717032999/en/
Media gallery
