From discounted gas to free hoagies — why I never skip Wawa Rewards

As a New Jersey native, I find Wawa's lure unmatched. This gas station, quick-service slash quasi-convenience store has over 1,000 locations, mostly in the mid-Atlantic and Florida. It's the place you can grab a hoagie (some may refer to it as a sub or hero, depending on where you are from), chips, an Icee and even over-the-counter meds or household items 24/7 at many locations.Whether Wawa is a weekly staple en route to work or the place you grab snacks before a beach day, its rewards program is easy to use and offers members exclusive discounts, birthday perks and a way to earn and redeem points for free food items or discounts on fuel.If you don't have the Wawa Rewards app on your phone, here's why you should get it before your next Wawa purchase.What is Wawa Rewards?Downloading the app was a no-brainer for me, since I frequent Wawa weekly. Aside from being able to order ahead, which is a total game changer when you want to run in and grab a hoagie without waiting in line, being a Wawa Rewards member gives me access to discounts and bonus offers. For example, I currently have a reward for $1 off a Wawa donut or $5 for a personal pizza.But discounts aren't the only perk of this p...