Wawa, Inc., recently marked a significant milestone in its history – the grand opening of its first three stores in Indiana. New stores are located at in Daleville, Noblesville and Clarksville and are the first of eight stores slated to open in Indiana by year’s end. During these historic events, Wawa was joined by local officials, heroes and community members for ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Each store will employ about 35 workers.
As part of the celebrations, Wawa and The Wawa Foundation presented the following grants to support the community:
- $5,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana in conjunction with Wawa’s Lending a Helping Hoagie program where a portion of the Daleville store’s first week of hoagie sales are donated to fight food insecurity.
- $5,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana and $10,000 to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana through The Wawa Foundation’s Fly Beyond Key Issue Grant that supports the community by fighting food insecurity while also providing access to more nutritious and healthy meal options for youth.
- $5,000 to Riley Children’s Hospital, a CMN Hospital Partner, to support the Child Life Program.
- $2,500 to Dare to Care Food Bank to support their mission to feed the hungry and conquer the cycle of need in the community.
- $2,500 to the USO to support military members and families serving our county through various programs throughout the year.
- $6,000 to charities selected by local first responders as part of Wawa’s signature Hoagies for Heroes hoagie building competition
“We’re thrilled to fly into Indiana and bring our unique combination of fresh food and beverage, convenience, and service to new friends and neighbors. This historic milestone kicks off the next chapter of our growth in the Midwest, and we’re overjoyed at the warm welcome we continue to receive from so many communities we’re now proud to count as part of the Wawa flock,” said Brian Schaller, President of Wawa. “We are also thrilled about extending our commitment to being a good neighbor to Indiana, and our partnerships with local organizations supporting Health, Hunger, and Everyday Heroes.”
Wawa plans to open its next store in Indiana at 3835 E. 96th St. in Indianapolis in July. By the end of 2025, Wawa expects to have eight stores open in Indiana with additional locations planned in Brownsburg, Cumberland, Plainfield and Westfield. In subsequent years, Wawa projects opening 8-12 stores per year, reaching 60 stores in Indiana over the next six years. To build each store, Wawa will invest over $7.5 million and employ, on average, 140 contractors and local partners. Once open, each store will employ, on average, 35 Associates, with Wawa expecting to create 2,000 new, long-term jobs as a result of its Indiana expansion.