CHICAGO (June 6, 2022) — The Chicago Sky is proud to announce that Garrett Popcorn Shops® are the Sky’s new Official Gourmet Popcorn.
The Chicago Sky Cares Foundation and Garrett Cares, Garrett Popcorn Shops’ respective social impact program, will partner to give underserved community youth groups an MVP-style gameday experience throughout the season. These special outings will include complimentary transportation, game tickets, meal vouchers and bags of Garrett Popcorn to enjoy while watching the 2021 WNBA Champions in action at Wintrust Arena.
“The Chicago Sky are proud to welcome Garrett Popcorn Shops to our lineup of world class partners who align so well with our goals and values,” says Adam Fox, team president and CEO. “We look forward to working with them both in the community and in the arena, where we are excited to begin offering Garrett Popcorn at our concession stands.”
“Garrett supports this team of world-class athletes, who share in our commitment to help lift our community,” says Megan Chody, owner of Garrett Popcorn Shops. “By creating real world experiences with lasting memories, kids are inspired and empowered to succeed, on or off the court.”
The Chicago Sky Player of the Game will also be recognized with a tin of Garrett Popcorn at the end of each game.
ABOUT CHICAGO SKY: The WNBA Chicago Sky is a professional women’s basketball team founded in 2005 by principle owner, Michael Alter. The Chicago Sky was the first independently owned women’s professional basketball team to join the WNBA and plays at the Wintrust Arena. The season runs from May-September and individual tickets start at $17. Call 866.SKY.WNBA or visit sky.wnba.com for more.
ABOUT GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS®, A CHICAGO TRADITION SINCE 1949: For over seven decades, Garrett Popcorn Shops® has served gourmet popcorn using wholesome ingredients in their secret family recipes, passed down for generations. Custom grown, non-GMO butterfly and mushroom kernels are first hot-air popped in their kitchens, then enriched with flavor in seasoned, old-fashioned Copper Kettles. Because good things take time, Garrett Popcorn is handcrafted in small batches throughout the day for ultimate freshness. Signature recipes include the fan-invented, original Chicago-style popcorn, Garrett Mix®, which blends the sweetness of CaramelCrisp® with the savory goodness of CheeseCorn; plus Buttery (a vegan treat!), Plain, CheeseCorn; and CaramelCrisp. For more information including Shop and grocery locations, or to order online, visit www.GarrettPopcorn.com or call 1-888-4-POPCORN.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Chicago Sky Media Contact: Kelly Kane, kkane@chicagosky.net
Garrett Brands Media Contact: Michelle Molise, 313-549-3137 – Cell