A former Wawa on Ninth and South Streets, which closed in 2021, is set to become a Popcorn for the People production facility, as part of a new collaboration with the Eagles.
is the result of a partnership between Wawa, the Eagles Autism Foundation, and Popcorn for the People, a nonprofit founded in 2014 to employ people with autism and other developmental disabilities.
“We are thrilled to join hands with Popcorn for the People and the Eagles Autism Foundation to provide even more individuals with the chance to pursue a fulfilling career,” Dave Simonetti, senior director of store operations for Wawa, said in a news release.Jeffrey Lurie alsoa new Popcorn for the People concession stand at Lincoln Financial Field, where the team plays.
While the Center City location won’t be open to the public, it will produce popcorn that will be sold at some Wawas later this year. Popcorn flavors include butter, kettle, Chicago baked cheddar, caramel, and dark chocolate espresso. Wawa has committed to providing building expenses and helping to redesign the former store into a Popcorn for the People facility. Nouryon, a chemicals business that has previously contributed to the Eagles Autism Foundation, has donated $500,000 to this project. The funds from Nouryon, along with money from the Eagles Autism Foundation, will go toward popcorn-making equipment.through its Supported Employment Program, which employed about 500 people in 2019.
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