Official kick off is Monday, November 10th at all Kwik Stop and Dairy Queen locations

Over the last 23 years this community event has helped over 390 local families with the financial stress of Christmas. The event strives to provide 10 gifts for each member of a family; which can include anything from necessities, such as socks, to wish list items, such as a kids’ bicycle; as well as family gifts such as cleaning supplies or gift cards for food and gas. Magical Kwik Stop Christmas is excited to support 25 families this year with the help of the community, Kwik Stop and Dairy Queen customers, and local business partners.

“The Kwik Care program has so much community support and we are so appreciative every year as we help put the ‘magic’ in Magical Kwik Stop Christmas for local families.” Heather Hamm, Kwik Care Community Liaison shares. “It is with thanks to Dubuque, the tri-states, and our wonderful business partners that we have had continued success with this program for the last 23 years.”

All wishes and needs will be on tags on decorated trees at Kwik Stop and Dairy Queen locations in Dubuque and Peosta. Kwik Care partners with Catholic Charities of Dubuque for the family outreach as well as local area businesses and vendors for support in purchasing gifts for the families.

Magical Kwik Stop Christmas was the original foundation of the Kwik Care program. The idea began in 2002 with the simple mission of providing holiday joy to 10 local families in need of assistance during that season. The Kwik Care program has since expanded to include donation canisters at all our c-store and restaurant locations and volunteer hours for non-profits with a commitment to service, support, and leadership as means to maintaining the strong, successful communities in which we work and reside. Through our program mission and the support of our community, we have raised over $2.2 million dollars for local non-profits and events within our communities.

Any businesses interested in participating in this year’s Magical Kwik Stop Christmas through family adoption or monetary donation can reach out the Heather Hamm by calling 563-526-1187 or emailing heatherh@rainboco.com.

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