Flying J donates $10,000 to Fort Erie public schools

Pilot Travel Centers is donating $10,000 to three Fort Erie elementary schools after reopening the Flying J travel centre on Pettit Road.

The Knoxville, Tennessee-based company announced the donation April 30 at the Shell Flying J at 1637 Pettit Road. The money will support outdoor play and STEM initiatives at Stevensville Public School, Garrison Road Public School and Peace Bridge Public School through Pilot’s Miles of Good initiative.

Stacy Veld, associate director of education, corporate services and treasurer at the DSBN, said the donation will support learning spaces and student well-being.

“Investments like this help create engaging environments where students can explore, collaborate and build skills that support their overall well-being and future success,” said Veld. “We sincerely thank Pilot for their generous donation.”

Pilot tied the donation to the completed remodel of the Fort Erie fuel stop.

Fort Erie’s Flying J location now features a renewed store interior, remodelled kitchen, new hot and cold deli area, expanded beverage coolers, refreshed restrooms and showers, and upgraded laundry facilities.

Sam Edgmon, vice-president of operations business development at Pilot, said the company wants the upgraded site to serve both local residents and travellers.

“We are excited to welcome the Fort Erie community back into an updated travel centre that has been reimagined from the ground up,” said Edgmon.

A statement from Pilot also promoted gas and meal discounts to Fort Erie guests, although the fine print says those offers are valid only at participating U.S. Pilot, Flying J and One9 locations and are not valid in Canada.

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