When you run out of an important household item, where’s the first place you turn? Consider going to a local convenience store. Many people think these shops are just for cheap gas and maybe a candy bar or pack of gum, but they have more to offer. Kihei Gas Kar Wash & Kwik Stop in Kihei, HI, is ready when you need something fast.

Here are a few of the many things you can pick up at a convenience store:

• Cigarettes: With many drug stores opting not to sell tobacco products, a gas station may be the only convenient place you can pick up cigarettes.

• Beer: Many convenience stores sell beer, if permitted under local licensing laws. Some stores even sell wine.

• Soft Drinks: If alcohol isn’t your thing, convenience stores also sell a variety of sodas, juices, energy drinks, and flavored waters.

• Ice: If you're heading out on a road trip or planning a party, you can pick up ice for your cooler at a reasonable price.

• Hot Food: Many convenience stores sell reasonably priced sandwiches, hot dogs, and other hot food. If you’re in a hurry, picking up a meal here can be faster than going to a fast food restaurant.

• Snacks: In addition to candy, you can pick up potato chips and other bagged snacks like beef jerky, pretzels, and crackers.

• Groceries: A convenience store also has basic groceries, including microwaveable dinners, toilet paper, and milk.

If you’re in a hurry, your local convenience store and gas station can provide what you need. To find out more about what family-owned Kihei Gas Kar Wash & Kwik Stop on Maui has on hand, call (808) 874-5722 or visit their website.