The Carolina Pizza movement

Barry Steiger at Mario’s Italian Restaurant along with owners John and Martha Fisichello have initiated an effort to rally the pizza community to support and help the families of local law enforcement officers involved through a campaign called Carolina Pizza Strong. The concept is to get local pizza restaurants involved to donate $5 for every pizza sold. This will go to support families of recent fallen police officers through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #9. The community can help simply by purchasing a pizza on June 19 and 20 at participating restaurants. Visit CarolinaPizzaStrong.com to find participating restaurants.

“This is something that touches everybody,” said Barry Steiger, marketing manager for Mario’s Italian Restaurant. "Law enforcement agencies are an important part of our community, and this is your chance to give back."

Joe Abbate of Mia Famiglia and Steven DaPolito from Bisonte Pizza Co have been early to join the cause. The group is actively recruiting more restaurants and if restaurants would like to get involved, please visit the website at CarolinaPizzaStrong.com or anyone can donate directly to NC FOP Lodge #9 through the CarolinaPizzaStrong website.