KNOXVILLE – A one dollar donation to Emerald Youth Foundation will earn you an ICEE or 20 ounce fountain drink at Knoxville-area Pilot Food Marts the last three weeks of July.

As part of its "Give a Buck to Emerald Youth" campaign, Pilot is offering the treats to customers who donate one dollar to Emerald Youth. Donating customers receive a buy-one-get-one-free coupon for a 20-ounce fountain drink or ICEE. The campaign runs July 14-Aug. 1.

“This is an easy way to help our city’s youth and benefit from a cool treat during the hot summer,” said John Crooks, Emerald Youth Foundation marketing and communications director. “We appreciate the past generous support of Pilot customers and look forward to a great campaign this month.”

Last summer, Pilot customers donated $8,376 during the campaign. Emerald Youth used the money to benefit its faith, education and sports programs that serve more than 1,400 urban Knoxville youth.

Emerald Youth Foundation is a Christian, urban youth ministry that serves more than 1,400 children, teens and young adults each year in the heart of Knoxville, Tenn. Emerald Youth works with a coalition of churches and faith-based organizations to implement its programs that include: JustLead – a youth leadership program with after-school, discipleship, education and health components; Emerald Youth Sports – an outreach in partnership with Fellowship of Christian Athletes featuring baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer and swimming; and Emerald Youth Fellows – a program for young adults to ensure they successfully transition from high school to college and into the workforce.