With more than half a million refugees fleeing Ukraine into neighbouring countries, Circle K's Poland stores are offering fuel and other aid by working with the Polish Red Cross, reports OPIS.
“The fate of our friends from Ukraine is not indifferent to us, which is why starting immediate cooperation with the Polish Red Cross is a natural and obvious decision for us. We are starting aid activities so that support for those in need reaches [them] as soon as possible,” Circle K's Polish operation said in an announcement.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., the parent of the Circle K convenience store chain Circle K, operates 374 stores in Poland. The company said it is providing fuel for paramedics and humanitarian aid at Poland's border with Ukraine. Its stations along the border have established priority service for rescue services.
Circle K Poland also joined Polish ride-sharing firm PANEK CarSharing to help 1,000 PANEK cars transport Ukrainians over the border, the company said. The PANEK cars can be refueled "without limit" at Circle K stations.
"The situation is extremely close to us. Among the employees of Circle K there are also people from Ukraine, which is why these days we are particularly focused on their needs and comprehensive support," the company said.
Circle K is contacting Ukrainian employees directly to see how it can provide support, offering reimbursement for medical, housing and transportation costs for Ukrainian families. It also is offering 1,200 in Polish Zloty (US$290), as well as professional psychological help, according to the company.
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