By MES Dispatch Staff
The Briefing
- The National Association of Convenience Stores and National Emergency Number Association partnered Thursday to recognize first responders on 24/7 Day, July 24, 2025, celebrating law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and 911 professionals who work around the clock.
- Thousands of convenience store locations nationwide offered free coffee, fountain drinks, frozen beverages, or snacks to uniformed first responders and those displaying work badges.
- The 2025 24/7 Day initiative marked the continued commitment by the convenience store industry to recognize and support first responders throughout the year.
- Convenience stores remain vital community hubs, operating 24/7 to serve emergency personnel and the public during crises and disasters.
- A full list of participating store locations and specific offers was available at conveniencecares.org, with a searchable map to help first responders find nearby participating retailers.
WASHINGTON — The convenience store industry united Thursday to recognize first responders serving communities around the clock through the annual 24/7 Day celebration, with thousands of store locations nationwide offering complimentary beverages and snacks to uniformed personnel and those displaying work credentials.
The National Association of Convenience Stores partnered with the National Emergency Number Association to honor first responders including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency room physicians, nurses, 911 professionals, and American Red Cross volunteers.
Participating convenience store retailers offered free coffee, fountain drinks, frozen beverages, or snacks to first responders displaying uniforms or official work badges. The NACS Foundation emphasized that convenience stores function as vital community hubs, particularly during emergencies when many other businesses close.
The 2025 24/7 Day initiative underscored the convenience store industry’s year-round commitment to supporting and recognizing first responders for their dedication to protecting communities. The event celebrates personnel who work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year in service to their communities.
A comprehensive list of participating store partners and their specific offers was compiled at www.conveniencecares.org. The organization provided an interactive map enabling first responders to identify nearby participating locations and confirm available offers.
The NACS Foundation encouraged social media participation using hashtags #247day, #ThankYou911, and #ConvenienceCares to show appreciation for first responders answering calls every day and every hour throughout the year.