Domino's to donate 7,600 pizzas in Western Pa.

Local Domino’s stores will donate 7,600 pizzas within their communities in the Pittsburgh area, the national chain announced Thursday.

Nearly 40 stores in the region will each donate 200 pizzas as part of a national effort. Donations will be sent to hospitals, medical centers, school children and their families, grocery workers and others.

“We realized that there is a great deal of hardship and uncertainty at this time,” said Sheldon Port, a Pittsburgh-area franchisee. “We want to show how much we appreciate and support those who are in need of a hot meal, and those who are on the frontline, working to save lives.”

In total, Domino’s plans to donate more than 1.2 million pizzas nationwide — about 10 million slices.