Pizza Man: Chris is Feeding the Neighborhood and Our Faith in Humanity

Join us as we toast Chris, owner of Pizza Man in Columbia Heights, who has quietly become a community cornerstone through radical transparency, relentless compassion, and yes—cheesy, delicious pizza. In this episode of This Toast Is for You, Chris shares how a leap from mental health work to pizza delivery turned into a mission to strengthen the social fabric of his neighborhood. From offering low-cost meals during school lunch shortages to sharing behind-the-scenes data about the shop’s financials, Chris lives out the Social Determinants of Health—specifically food access, social support, and economic stability—in real-time. You'll hear heartwarming stories, including a smiley sticker campaign sparked by a loyal customer and a family's touching visit after tragedy. This episode is a dopamine hit that just might restore your faith in humanity, one pizza box, and one smiley-faced sticker at a time. Pizza Man Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaHeightsPizzaMan Photos of stickers and Jaci: https://www.thistoastisforyou.com Jes, who recommended Chris as a guest: Lasagna Love: No Barriers, No Judgement with Jess: https://pod.fo/e/2b70d4