Media Advisory
Montgomery County to Celebrate Grand Opening of the Sprouts Farmers Market at Burtonsville Crossing Shopping Center on Friday, Jan. 19
For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Friday, January 19
Montgomery County Executive, Marc Elrich, County Councilmembers and representatives from the District 14 Delegation of the Maryland General Assembly will gather for a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony with community members at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, to celebrate the grand opening of Sprouts Farmers Market in Burtonsville. The market will serve as the anchor for the Burtonsville Crossing Shopping Center.
There also will be a store-opening ceremony at 6:45 a.m. The store will open at 7 a.m.
Sprouts Farmers Market is a significant destination for shoppers along I-95, Route 198, and Route 29.
Burtonsville residents have waited years for redevelopment in the area. Sprouts will be the first significant step and will provide healthier food options.
The project has been in the works since 2018 when County Executive Elrich engaged with EDENS, District 14 Team and Burtonsville community advocates, The collaborative discussions created exciting developments that led to the major grocer coming to the area.
What: Grand Opening of Sprouts Farmers Market
When: Friday, Jan. 19. 10:30 a.m.
Where: 15793 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville
Who:
- Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
- Maryland State Senator Craig Zucker
- Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink
- Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass
- Victor Vasquez, Sprouts 921 store manager
- David Germakian, EDENS managing director
- Ken Flemmer, East County Citizens Advisory Board
Through Sprouts’ Food Rescue program, the store will donate groceries to Capital Area Food Bank, supporting local families and individuals at risk of hunger. The store will be open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
About Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Sprouts offers a unique grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Headquartered in Phoenix, Sprouts is one of the largest and fastest-growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, employing approximately 31,000 team members and operating more than 400 stores in 23 states nationwide. To learn more about Sprouts, visit about.sprouts.com.
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Media Contact: Nordea Lewis 240-962-0315