Sheetz to Donate $100 to Pittsburgh Food Bank for Each Pirates Home Run Sheetz announced on Thursday that it will donate $100 to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for every home run hit by the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2024 season. The initiative, named “Home Runz for Hunger,” was revealed one day before the team’s home opener at PNC Park, marking a new partnership between the convenience store chain and the local food bank. Fans attending Friday’s game will have the opportunity to view a newly installed Sheetz home run board in the right field foul area, which will track the team’s home run count in real time throughout the season. The donation plan is designed to provide an additional 300 meals to individuals and families in need for each home run. Sheetz emphasized that this initiative builds on its long-standing collaboration with the food bank through its “Made-to-Share” program, which has already contributed over 950,000 pounds of food to the organization over the past decade. The company’s commitment to supporting the community extends beyond the baseball season, with the food bank benefiting from Sheetz’s ongoing efforts to address food insecurity in the region. The home run board, a visible feature at PNC Park, will serve as both a fan attraction and a tangible representation of the partnership’s impact. Sheetz’s decision to tie its donation to the Pirates’ performance highlights the growing trend of corporate sponsorships in sports that align with social responsibility goals. The initiative also underscores the role of local businesses in addressing community needs, particularly in areas where economic challenges persist.#pittsburgh_pirates #sheetz #greater_pittsburgh_community_food_bank #pnc_park #made_to_share
