Marlys Jentoft of Albert Lea has received a special thank you for paying it forward in her community. Jentoft was selected to receive free fuel from Tanks of Thanks, a program that recognizes people who go the extra mile for others.

Recently, Jentoft was presented with a $50 Tanks of Thanks gift card, which is redeemable at any Cenex location, for inviting people to her home for meals when they have nowhere to go for the holidays. Jentoft also volunteers at clothing give aways and mission rummage sales.

According to a press release, the Tanks of Thanks program encourages people to nominate neighbors, family and friends for free fuel as a way to thank them for doing good deeds, both large and small. Each month, more than $5,000 in free fuel is given away through the Tanks of Thanks program.

“Tanks of Thanks does more than give away free fuel. It empowers people to continue doing good things for their communities,” Akhtar Hussain, CHS refined fuels brand marketing manager said. “Our Cenex retailers are proud of the communities they serve and the people who make those communities so special.”

According to Hussain, nominating someone for Tanks of Thanks is easy, and anyone can nominate or be nominated for any act of kindness.