A hotspot for Bishop Stang students and busy commuters looking for their pre-work caffeine fix or after-class slushy buzz, the newly-renovated Cumberland Farms at 122 State Road celebrated its long-awaited ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Feb. 16 with members of the community.

As part of its official relaunch, Cumberland farms selected James M. Quinn Elementary to be the recipient of their latest fundraiser. For the next four weeks, 10 cents from every dispensed drink at the newly remodeled location will go directly to the school. Though the school is promised at least $1,000, Marketing Associate Bryan Pierce expects the school to receive between $2,000 and $3,000.

“We’re always looking for unique opportunities in the community,” Audra Thomas, assistant principal at Quinn.

Lisa Perry, the head of the Quinn Parent Teacher Organization, was excited about the possibilities.

“We usually put the money towards cultural programs, field trips, anything to benefit the school,” Perry said.

“There’s always so many things, I don’t think we necessarily have an idea for what we’re going to put to money towards,” Thomas said, “but obviously technology is a huge thing for us right now, books, and I’m sure there’s a million other things we could use the money for.”

People enjoyed free samples of pizza, chicken nuggets and soft pretzels as well as free dispensable beverages from 3 to 4 p.m. The celebration was joined by Providence, Rhode Island-based classic rock station 94 HJY, who held a Plinko giveaway where people could win anything from CDs to concert tickets.

“We were really excited to come and jumpstart our fundraiser,” Thomas added. “It’ll definitely be put toward the kids and that’s the most important thing.”

The ribbon-cutting itself was a lively ordeal, with more than twenty Quinn students packing in behind the green ribbon.

Though the new location has been open for over a month, ribbon-cuttings for new locations are typically held after the staff has acclimated to the new features, said Pierce.

Cumberland Farms has a history of community outreach. Last August, the annual Cups For Kids campaign raked in $120,000 nationally that was donated to five New England children’s hospitals. They’ve also donated products and gift cards to marathons and fun runs.

“It’s just our way of letting people into the new store and showing the different capabilities of our new store,” Pierce said. “Just letting everyone have some fun on this windy day.”