Pilot donating $300k plus customer donations for Hurricane Helene relief

Pilot Flying J has commited to donating $300,000 towards relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and is offering customers a chance to donate to the cause as well. 

Pilot Company announced on Friday, October 4th that it is donating $100,000 to Red Cross Hurricane Helene relief and $200,000 more to various nonprofit organizations in impacted areas. In addition to the $300,000 donation, Pilot is hosting a round-up campaign for the American Red Cross, which will allow customers to round up the cost of their purchases to provide aid to those affected by the hurricane. 

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the countless individuals, families and communities, including our own team members, experiencing the utterly devastating effects of Hurricane Helene,” said Julius Cox, Pilot’s chief people officer. “Pilot is profoundly thankful to our team members and emergency personnel for all they are doing to support the affected communities. We are working around the clock to ensure our stores are open and able to provide essentials like fuel and food as we start down the road to recovery together.”

As of October 4th, Pilot has successfully restored operations to all Pilot, Flying J, and One9 travel centers in the impacted areas to help serve the communities and the first responders helping them.