Zipps Liquor opened its Quitman store to serve this community. That part was always the plan. What came next, the donation to the Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club, was just what comes naturally when you actually mean it.
On April 1, 2026, the Zipps Liquor Quitman team gathered with Kiwanis members, community neighbors, and a couple of very good dogs at 350 Richards Street to present an $865 check to the Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club. The check was signed, the smiles were real, and the moment captured something worth saying out loud: when a business puts down roots in a town, it should do something useful with them.
The Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club has been doing exactly that since 1996. Their focus is children, in Quitman, in Yantis, and across Wood County, through service projects, scholarships, youth programs, and a consistent presence in community life that outlasts any single event. They built the splash pad at Quitman City Park. They run the dog park walking trail project. They show up every week, every year, because that’s what the club does.
Zipps is proud to be part of that story.
A Club That Has Spent 30 Years Investing in Quitman’s Kids
The Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club has been part of this community for almost three decades. What they do isn’t glamorous work. It’s consistent, volunteer-driven, and focused on the kids in this county who need support before they’re old enough to ask for it.
The club donates annually to the Kiwanis International Children’s Fund, supporting things like childhood vaccines, books for preschoolers, and youth leadership opportunities. They also contribute to the Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis District Foundation, which funds scholarships for high school seniors and college students across the region. Locally, they’ve been behind everything from student drug education programs in Quitman and Yantis schools to the infrastructure projects that made Quitman City Park more welcoming for families.
The dog park and walking trail are now taking shape in Quitman? That’s a Kiwanis project too, built by volunteers who cleared the land themselves. The bridge on that trail was dedicated to a charter member who spent his life pouring into this town. That level of community investment doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people decide their town is worth the effort.
Zipps Liquor agrees. That’s exactly why this donation felt right.
Why This Matters to Zipps
Zipps Liquor has contributed more than $100,000 to Texas nonprofits, veterans’ causes, and community organizations since 2021. That number includes support for military families through Folds of Honor, a scholarship program for the families of fallen and disabled service members, and a growing number of local contributions tied directly to the towns where Zipps stores operate.
The Quitman donation is part of that same commitment. Zipps doesn’t operate as a chain that skims revenue out of small towns and sends it elsewhere. The Quitman store exists because this community deserves a proper liquor store with real selection, fair prices, and a staff that actually knows the difference between a bourbon and a rye. When the store does well, some of that success goes back to the people who made it possible.
The Quitman Kiwanis check for $865 is one way to say, “We’re here; we see what you’re doing for this community, and we want to help.”
If Your Organization Wants to Partner with Zipps
The Quitman Kiwanis donation is part of a broader commitment Zipps makes across every community where a store operates. If your nonprofit, charity, or community program is doing work that benefits Quitman, Winnsboro, Mineola, or anywhere else in Wood County, Zipps wants to hear from you.
The Zipps community donation program accepts applications year-round. Organizations can submit details about their mission, how a donation would be used, and any supporting documents directly through the form on the page. The team reviews every application. Past recipients include veterans’ organizations, local nonprofits, and community groups across Texas.
If you’d rather talk first, stop by the store at 350 Richards Street or call (903) 226-0036.
Visit Zipps Liquor Quitman
The store that made this donation possible is open six days a week with more than 20,000 products, including spirits, wine, craft beer, and allocated bourbon releases. Prices run 10-25% lower than local competitors, and the staff knows the shelves.
For anyone planning a larger event, the party drink calculator takes the guesswork out of quantities, and the wholesale program covers bar accounts, event venues, and catering companies.
350 Richards St, Quitman, TX 75783 Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Closed Sunday (903) 226-0036
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Zipps Liquor donate to the Quitman Kiwanis Club?
Zipps Liquor Quitman donated $865 to the Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club on April 1, 2026. The check was presented at the store on Richards Street with Kiwanis members and community neighbors present.
What does the Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club do?
The Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in the Quitman and Yantis communities. Their work includes youth programs, scholarships, community infrastructure projects, and annual contributions to the Kiwanis International Children’s Fund and Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis District Foundation.
Does Zipps Liquor donate to local nonprofits in other communities too?
Yes. Zipps Liquor has contributed more than $100,000 to Texas nonprofits, veterans’ organizations, and local causes since 2021. Donations are tied to the communities where Zipps stores operate, including ongoing support for military families through the Folds of Honor partnership. Organizations can apply through the community donation page.
How can a local organization in Wood County request a donation from Zipps Quitman?
Organizations can apply directly through the Zipps community donation page, which accepts applications year-round. You can submit your organization’s details, mission, and how a donation would be used. You can also stop by the store at 350 Richards Street or call (903) 226-0036 to start the conversation.
Is Zipps Liquor a Texas-owned company?
Yes. Zipps Liquor is Texas-owned, with 30+ years of operating in Texas communities. All 35+ store locations are part of the same mission: bring big-store selection and fair pricing to every Texas community, and invest back into the towns that support the business.
Where is the Zipps Liquor store in Quitman?
The store is at 350 Richards St, Quitman, TX 75783, off Highway 154. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Closed Sundays.
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350 Richards St | Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM | (903) 226-0036
