IRVING, Texas, June 14,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The chill is on this summer as 7-Eleven,
Inc. kicks off another year of Operation Chill®, the
company's signature community outreach program, which gives local
law enforcement agencies an opportunity to make a positive
connection with kids through free Slurpee® drink
coupons. Each year, 7-Eleven donates free Slurpee drink coupons to
agencies across the country for their officers to reward children
they see observing safety rules, participating in positive
activities, or performing good deeds and acts of kindness.
"Now in its 26th year, it's no surprise that
Operation Chill continues to be our most popular community outreach
program," said 7-Eleven President and CEO Joe DePinto. "A free Slurpee drink coupon
provides officers an easy and approachable way to connect and
engage with kids. These positive interactions between officers and
youth are key to helping law enforcement agencies build bridges and
create long-term relationships within their local communities."
This year, 7-Eleven will issue approximately 500,000 Slurpee
drink coupons to more than 1,100 participating law enforcement
agencies that will, in turn, be distributed to kids throughout
their local communities. Each coupon can be redeemed for one free
small Slurpee drink at participating 7-Eleven® stores.
Although the reasons for being rewarded vary – wearing a helmet
while riding a bike, picking up litter, helping a neighbor or
holding the door open – the end result is the same for every
youngster: a free Slurpee drink and encouragement for being a good
kid.
"Community engagement is a huge part of policing and it's
imperative we engage with our youngest residents." said
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia. "Operation Chill provides another
avenue to connect with kids and build valuable relationships that
lead to stronger, safer communities."
The Operation Chill program was founded in Philadelphia with a goal to give law
enforcement officers a positive way to interact with children and
teens. Since inception in 1995, Operation Chill has expanded to
hundreds of cities across the country, donating more than 23
million Operation Chill coupons to U.S. law enforcement agencies in
7-Eleven communities.
For a full list of law enforcement agencies participating in the
Operation Chill outreach program, reach out
to media@7–11.com. All participants are encouraged to
follow local city and state COVID-19 guidelines during Operation
Chill.
About 7–Eleven, Inc.
7–Eleven, Inc. is the premier
name in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving,
Texas, 7–Eleven operates,
franchises and/or licenses nearly 77,000 stores in 16
countries and regions, including nearly 16,000 in North
America. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big
Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7–Eleven has expanded into high-quality
sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as
well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7–Eleven offers
customers industry-leading private brand products under the
7-Select™ brand including healthy options, decadent treats and
everyday favorites at an outstanding value. Customers can earn and
redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its
7Rewards® loyalty program with more than 40 million members,
place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app in over 1,300 cities,
or rely on 7–Eleven for bill payment service, self-service lockers
and other convenient services. Find out more online
at www.7-Eleven.com, via the 7Rewards customer loyalty
platform on the 7–Eleven mobile app, or on social media
at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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