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
New Gaithersburg Retail Development Underway Near Chick-fil-A and Sheetz Construction has officially begun on a new strip retail development in Gaithersburg, Maryland, as Matan Companies announced the groundbreaking of a 10,175-square-foot retail space at 715 Progress Way. The site, located on a one-acre parcel at the intersection of Montgomery Village Avenue and MD-355, is strategically positioned to capitalize on existing foot traffic from prominent national retailers such as Chick-fil-A and Sheetz. The project marks a significant expansion for Matan Companies, which has been actively developing commercial properties in the region. The new retail strip is designed to serve both the local community and a substantial on-site workforce, with the development situated directly behind two 198,000-square-foot Class A office and industrial buildings also developed by Matan Companies. These buildings, which are fully leased, house tenants including AstraZeneca, Montgomery County Public Schools, and Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution. The proximity of these high-occupancy facilities to the retail space underscores the area’s appeal as a centralized business hub, offering convenience for employees and visitors alike. According to leasing documents, two of the parcels within the new retail strip have already been leased, though the identities of the tenants remain undisclosed. In addition to the current project, Matan Companies is promoting three remaining pad sites spanning a total of four acres. These parcels present opportunities for further retail or commercial development within the same area, reflecting the developer’s confidence in the site’s potential.#matan_companies #gaithersburg #chickfila #sheetz #montgomery_county_public_schools
