About Business

Down North Pizza is more than just a neighborhood pizza joint — it’s a movement rooted in purpose, flavor, and community impact. Located in the heart of North Philadelphia, we serve up top-quality comfort food with a bold mission: to dismantle the systemic barriers that formerly incarcerated individuals face upon reentry into society. As a mission-driven for-profit restaurant, we exclusively Down North Pizza is more than just a neighborhood pizza joint — it’s a movement rooted in purpose, flavor, and community impact. Located in the heart of North Philadelphia, we serve up top-quality comfort food with a bold mission: to dismantle the systemic barriers that formerly incarcerated individuals face upon reentry into society. As a mission-driven for-profit restaurant, we exclusively employ returning citizens, offering them fair wages, an equitable workplace, and a path forward through culinary careers. With every slice, we’re serving second chances, fresh opportunities, and a commitment to social change. Read More

Mission Statement

At Down North Pizza, our mission is to reduce recidivism by eliminating employment barriers for formerly incarcerated men and women. We do this by providing career opportunities in the culinary arts, along with access to vital resources such as affordable housing, legal support, and reliable transportation. Through food and fellowship, we’re building a more just and inclusive future—one job, one At Down North Pizza, our mission is to reduce recidivism by eliminating employment barriers for formerly incarcerated men and women. We do this by providing career opportunities in the culinary arts, along with access to vital resources such as affordable housing, legal support, and reliable transportation. Through food and fellowship, we’re building a more just and inclusive future—one job, one meal, and one life at a time. Read More

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