Keep the Good Going

For all the good you do in your communities, we salute you. This year’s contest is now closed, but next year’s contest is just around the corner. It’s your charitable spirit that we celebrate with the Great Pizza Give Back, and for all who have participated, thank you.

To be sure you have all the information you need for next year’s contest, sign up for notifications about important entry information—including how you could win up to $15,000.¹

Not sure what the Great Pizza Give Back is all about? Keep reading.

Recognizing the Good You Do

Every day, you work hard serving your customers—but many of you go outside the walls of your restaurants to serve the needs of those in your community, too. It’s that dedication to service that Hillshire Farm® brand celebrates, and it’s the reason why we launched the Great Pizza Give Back in 2022.

Whether you’re finding dogs forever families, sponsoring youth sports teams, feeding the homeless or choosing other unique ways to give back, you’re becoming a cornerstone of your community. That’s why we want to recognize you, because that’s what the Great Pizza Give Back is all about. For simple ideas on how to get involved with your community, read more.

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Congratulations to Our 2023 Grand Prize Winner

Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory, Dayton, OH

Sponsoring youth athletics and supporting student-focused activities is just scratching the surface of all that Dayton’s does for their community. By donating pizza to local runaway shelters, alcoholism support meetings and inner-city schools—and with countless volunteering efforts—they make so much possible, for so many people. Dayton, OH, is lucky to have you! Congratulations!

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Congratulations to All Our 2023 Winners

Seder’s Pizza

Newberry MI

This operator hires staff that needs a hand up, not a handout, and donates to local schools, animal shelters and public service entities. Plus, their fundraising efforts focus on community members who need assistance.

Much Ado About Pizza

Pleasanton, CA

Much Ado About Pizza is a member of Slice Out Hunger, a non-profit that coordinates pizza donations and fundraising for hunger relief nationwide. They do the same locally with pop-up events and donations to charity organizations.

Ison’s Family Pizza

Batesville, IN

Ison’s donates half of every sale of Bulldog merchandise to the local athletic department and hosts monthly VFW days to celebrate those who served. They give back to law enforcement and firefighters, and fundraise for local schools, too.

Dion’s

Albuquerque, NM

From programs that incentivize reading, to having kid classes that teach life skills such as teamwork, safety and interviewing—plus offering valuable real-world type internships–Dion’s is committed to changing lives for a better tomorrow.

Pizzeria Gemelle

Nantucket, MA

By buying local ingredients, this pizzeria supports the local economy while reducing their carbon footprint. By hiring residents, they help the local job market. And by donating a portion of profits to local charities, they make a difference.

House of Pizza

Sartell, MN

St. Cloud, MN

Every year this operator reaches out to local partners to see what’s needed. This year they donated to help build a basketball court and provide new equipment for a hockey arena. Plus, they supported youth sports and music organizations.

First Class Pizza

Fountain Valley, CA

From supporting youth sports to donating to local cancer research, guide dogs for the blind, senior assisted living centers, churches, schools and so much more—their commitment to community is what the Great Pizza Give Back is all about.

Outta Hand Pizza

Westfield, NJ

Free food for all Veterans, no questions asked. They held seven fundraisers this year (so far) for different high school clubs and sports teams. Plus, they founded Pizza with the Police, and supported healthcare workers during the pandemic.

Stadium Pizza

San Jacinto, CA

Local sports teams, students of the month, recipients of college sponsorships through the Kiwanis Club, local high schools and police all benefit from Stadium Pizza’s donations and outreach—making a big impact in San Jacinto.

Mama DeLuca’s Pizzeria

Nowthen, MN

Mama DeLuca’s is rewarding 2nd graders for reaching their reading goals with a free pizza! They also donate to local sports teams, a youth ranch and are part of Boxes of Hope through the local church and distributed by the police.

Celebrate Our 2022 Grand Prize Winner

Nelly’s Italian Café

Spring Hill, TN

Nelly’s gives back to many causes that benefit humans and hounds. They team up with the local animal shelter and place flyers of adoptable dogs on every pizza box—giving them more exposure so they can find new homes. Nelly’s also sponsors a multitude of groups such as little league teams, cheer squads, and football and basketball teams. And they go the extra mile to feed the local children’s home every week. Spring Hill is lucky to have you, Nelly’s.

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