Jonathan Schumm receives Cenex gas card for 'generosity'

Cenex's 'Tanks of Thanks' program honors those who contribute to the community

By Luke Ranker

luke.ranker@cjonline.com

Topeka City Councilman Jonathan Schumm recently was honored for his contributions to the community with a $50 fuel card.

CHS, which owns Cenex gas stations, cited Schumm’s “generosity” and noted the Schumm family’s multiple adoptions as the reason he was selected to receive free fuel from Tanks of Thanks. The program encourages people to nominate others as a way to say “thank you” for doing good deeds within their communities, a news release said.

Schumm, who has 16 children ranging from about 1 year old to about 20 years old — of whom four are biological, two are in foster care and 10 are adopted — was arrested on child abuse charges Nov. 19.

Calls to CHS for comment weren’t immediately returned. It is unknown if the company was aware of Schumm’s arrest.

Each month, 100 nominees are drawn at random to receive a Tanks of Thanks gift card worth $50 redeemable at any Cenex-branded retail location. Since 2012, the program has rewarded nearly 300 Kansas residents with free gas and has recognized more than 15,700 people across the country for their good deeds.

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