By Asher Plouff | Summer Writing & Journalism Program

7-Eleven is an often overlooked but really useful business for consumers in Natomas. It is a place where you can buy snacks, drinks, candy, chips, and even hot food like pizza or hot dogs. Between work, school and other activities life can get busy, so 7-Eleven is a great place to stop when you need something quickly.
The thing that makes 7-Eleven special is its gas station. People can fill their cars up with gas and then go inside the shop to buy snacks, drinks, or anything else they would need. Most 7-Eleven shops are open 24 hours a day so people can get gas or anything else anytime they need to.
I think the Natomas community should know about 7-Eleven because it helps people every day. If someone needs snacks after school, gas in the middle of the night, or a cold drink on a hot day, 7-Eleven is the place to go. It is easily accessible, fast, and helpful for many people.