Stuck in a long voting line on Election Day? You can get free pizza while you wait.
Voters all over the Carolinas and all around the country are waiting hours in line to cast their ballot on Election Day today.
And some of them are probably very hungry. But no one wants to exit the line, even for a quick food run.
Luckily, someone has already thought of that.
Pizza to the Polls is a nonprofit which has been delivering pies to voters in line around the country since 2016. As of this writing, a website counter indicated that 99,894 pizzas have been delivered to 50 states — and counting.
How to get free pizza to your polling precinct
So you find yourself in a long voting line today, here’s what to do: Fill out a submission form on the company’s website.
- Include the address of your polling place, how long the wait is, and if you’re a voter, poll worker or poll watcher.
- Upload a picture of the line, then add your name and number.
- Volunteers will verify the line, then will send pizza your way (likely using Slice to source local pies, or maybe a food truck).
It usually takes around 90 minutes, then you can help distribute if you like.
And just remember: As pizza is nonpartisan, so is this effort — slices are to be shared with everyone.
If you’ve already voted but want to help, you can contribute to the pizza fund from the comfort of your living room.
