Surprise! Pittsburgh Penguins head coach pays for senior shoppers’ groceries

PITTSBURGH — Seniors taking advantage of the exclusive-shopping hour some Giant Eagle locations are offering were surprised Tuesday when Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan paid for their groceries.

Shoppers at the Waterfront Giant Eagle and South Hills Market District were told that Sullivan had already taken care of the bill.

“We have been so proud to see the generosity of the Pittsburgh community throughout this challenging time,” Sullivan said. “My wife, Kate, and I wanted to do something for those at higher risk for the illness. We know that most seniors live on fixed incomes and have to worry more about getting out in general, so it is our hope that we were able to give them a little relief during a stressful time.”

Certain Giant Eagle locations are offering a seniors-only shopping hour for people ages 60 and older, Monday through Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. The Sullivans asked the grocery store chain to target two stores that are seeing a lot of traffic at those times, according to a news release.

Stories that make us smile May 4th Stories that make us smile May 4th

© 2020 Cox Media Group