Frank Pepe Pizzeria, Pratt & Whitney Make Contribution To Wallingford-Based Connecticut Foodshare

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WALLINGFORD, CT — Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, the legendary New Haven-based pizzeria known for its iconic coal-fired pies, recently partnered with fellow Connecticut-based company Pratt & Whitney, a global leader in aircraft engine design and manufacturing, to celebrate their centennial anniversaries with a bold co-branded menu item and a contribution to Connecticut Foodshare, an affiliate of Feeding America. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX business.

Last month, the iconic brands launched “The Pratt & Whitney Afterburner Pizza” at all 17 Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana locations, selling over 1,700 pies throughout October. The limited-edition pie, which was named after the afterburner devices sometimes added to jet engines to increase their thrust, featured Frank Pepe’s popular Doppio Pepperoni pizza drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey® for an extra kick.

As part of the partnership, Frank Pepe’s and Pratt & Whitney contributed to Connecticut Foodshare, helping families facing hunger as the holidays approach.

“My grandfather built this business around a deep commitment to giving back to the community. For the last 100 years, that standard has guided everything we do,” said Jennifer Bimonte-Kelly, co-owner of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and granddaughter of Frank Pepe. “Connecticut Foodshare has been a valued community partner of ours for years, and we are proud to help support the critical work they do for families in need.”

Both Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and Pratt & Whitney have a longstanding relationship with the nonprofit, which has been supporting individuals and families throughout Connecticut since 1982 by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs to help alleviate hunger.

“Partnering with Pepe’s on the Afterburner Pizza was a unique way to celebrate our shared centennial anniversaries, while also giving back to the community through our combined donations to Feeding America,” said Tizz Weber, vice president, communications, for Pratt & Whitney.

For more information on Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, visit https://pepespizzeria.com.

For more information on Pratt & Whitney, visit https://www.prattwhitney.com/.