In its fifth consecutive year running, Domino’s Pizza in Goderich had a successful Presents for Pizza campaign.
A new record was set this year with 400 present donations to the campaign.
Those who made donations to the Presents for Pizza campaign were given a free pizza in return, calculated as approximately $8,000 worth of pizzas given back to the community.
For this campaign, Domino’s Pizza was working in partnership with the Salvation Army for the Christmas hamper program.
To see everyone come to this campaign each year, it warms the hearts of Brandon and Jen Meyers, franchise owners of the Goderich pizza shop.
“This community really is a close group that truly wants everyone to have what they need to not just get by, but be happy,” Meyers said.
“We’re thrilled at how supportive and engaged our team has been over these years with many donating gifts themselves. It brings a community together at a special time of year and that’s an amazing thing.”
When Meyers and his wife Jen moved to Goderich, part of their plan was to help anyone in need and be involved in the community in any capacity they could.
“If you have the means to help anyone in need, I feel one should do so,” stated Meyers.
“In a time when people may not be able to donate a gift and have money to eat out, this campaign really helps bridge that gap to ensure everyone can have a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday.”
Pizza was also provided to those who made donations to the Salvation Army’s hamper program. All donations were matched by Royal LePage Heartland Realty.
According to Brandon Meyers, manager of the Goderich pizza shop, the premise is simple. Bring an unwrapped toy or pajamas, and Domino’s Pizza gave a free large, three-topping pizza voucher worth $20 each in return.
Five years ago, Meyers wasn’t sure who to support with this campaign, but it was brought to their attention that Salvation Army ran a hamper program in December.
In the first year of Presents for Pizza, approximately 100 donations were brought in.
“It has certainly grown bigger than we could have expected from when we started,” admitted Meyers.
He added special thanks to the Homefield Group Royal LePage Realty, Square Brew, and Country 104.9 FM for their support in getting the word out to residents.
“They supported us with promotions on the radio for our event, and we were able to raise money, and even more donations,” explained Meyers.
Next year the franchise owner aims to hit 500 donations, to be able to help even more people in need around the holiday season.
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