Celebrating its fourth year, Equilon Enterprises LLC dba Shell Oil Products US is proud has announced the return of The Giving Pump, benefiting nonprofits across the nation. Starting September 1 and running through October 31, a portion of purchases made by consumers who use the designated purple pump at select Shell stations will support local children’s and family-focused charities. The Giving Pump can be found across 47 states as part of Shell’s Force For Good initiative to give back and drive positive change in local communities.

“The Giving Pump is an easy and impactful way for customers to give back through the simple act of filling up their vehicles and we look forward to highlighting the many organizations whose mission is to aid children and families in their communities,” said Barbara Stoyko, Senior Vice President, Mobility Americas at Shell. “Each year, it has been uplifting to see the commitment from customers and stations to support nonprofits that have a positive effect on the lives they serve. Please consider choosing the ‘purple pump’ to pay it forward during your next fuel stop.”

This year, The Giving Pump is supporting 552 local and national charities across the US, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®Boys & Girls ClubsPrader-Willi Syndrome Association USAThe Brooke Healey Foundation and more. The Giving Pumps were used 7.3 million times during the two-month campaign last August and September.

Visit shell.us/givingpump to find additional program details, participating sites and content on local charity partners, and follow @ShellStationsUS to keep up with the latest news.