STATE COLLEGE — In December, Nittany MinitMart raised $26,756 for local food pantries through their “Fuel the Hungry” round-up campaign. The fundraiser capped a year of community-focused giving at Nittany MinitMart, which is based in State College and operates 28 stores across central and northern Pennsylvania.

Customers at each store were invited to donate their extra change at checkout, with proceeds going directly to food pantries near each location, keeping donations local and ensuring they benefited nearby families.

The food pantry fundraiser was one of several round-up campaigns Nittany hosted in 2025.

Over the course of the year, they also raised funds for volunteer fire companies and children in hospitals through Angelina’s Song and The Jared Box Project, in addition to supporting other local causes.

“Giving back to the communities around our stores is at the heart of what we do,” said Nicole Masullo, senior vice president of Nittany MinitMart. “We’re so thankful to our customers for helping make these donations possible and for supporting their neighbors in need.”

Masullo says Nittany MinitMart is excited to continue partnering with local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations to give back to the communities surrounding its stores in 2026.