07/28/2026
Last night, we celebrated Vanessa, who joined the Jerry's Pizza family as a shy freshman who could barely get through her interview. Over the past four years, we've watched her grow into a confident, capable young woman with a wonderful sense of humor, a strong work ethic, and a bright future ahead.
As she begins her journey to becoming a teacher, we were honored to present her as the first recipient of Jerry's Pizza Legacy Grant.
The Legacy Grant recognizes graduating seniors who have worked with us throughout high school. While the grant can be applied toward tuition, books, and unexpected college expenses, it's really about recognizing something much bigger.
For many of our team members, Jerry's is their first job. It's where they learn responsibility, teamwork, accountability, confidence, and what it means to show up for the people counting on you. Those lessons don't end when they leave Jerry's—they become part of who they are.
Over the past 50 years, my mom and dad watched many young people walk through our doors as employees. They watched them grow up, graduate, build careers, raise families, and become leaders in our community. That is a legacy which we're incredibly proud of.
That's what the Jerry's Pizza Legacy Grant represents. It's our way of supporting the next generation and saying, "We believe in you."
👉 🍕 Calling all Jerry's alums! 👈 🍕
Did you work at Jerry's years ago? Tell us when, tag yourself (or someone you worked with), and share a favorite memory or photo. We'd love to celebrate the people who have helped shape the Jerry's story over the past 50 years.
Congratulations, Vanessa. Thank you for letting us be a small part of your journey. We'll be cheering you on every step of the way. ❤️🍕🎓
