Charities chosen for Fuel Good Day 2023

Sep 8, 2023 | 7:00 AM

The day to fuel up and feel good about it is less than two weeks away.

The Armstrong Regional Co-op (ARC) is presenting its annual Fuel Good Day on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at its six gas stations in the Okanagan, Shuswap and Cranbrook.

On that day, 10 cents from every litre of fuel sold at all ARC gas bars will be donated to local non-profits and charities. This includes all grades of gasoline and diesel fuel.

Each gas bar location will be supporting a different local non-profit or charity.

• The Armstrong Co-op gas bar will support the Armstrong Wetlands Association

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• The Vernon Co-op gas bar on 32nd Street will support the North Okanagan Hospice Society

• The Vernon Co-op gas bar on 27th Street will support the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS)

• The Salmon Arm Co-op gas bar on 10th Avenue NE will support the Salmar Community Association

• The Salmon Arm Co-op gas bar on the Trans Canada Hwy will support the Shuswap SPCA

• The Cranbrook Co-op gas bar will support the Meant 2 B Loved Pet Rescue Society

“Once again, Fuel Good Day is providing the opportunity for us to work together with our members and customers for the benefit of our community,” Jason Keis, marketing and sales manager with the Armstrong Regional Co-op, said. “This is a great fundraiser that shows how small actions can have big impacts.”

Since its launch in 2017, Co-op locations across Western Canada have donated more than $3 million to over 700 local organizations as part of Fuel Good Day.

The selected non-profits and charities will be on site at the outlet on Sept. 19 to hand out information packages and answer questions about their organization.

There will also be draws and giveaways.

by Vernon Matters Staff

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