‘Round-Up’ Campaign Fosters Inclusion and Community
Guests can round up at participating Sal’s Pizza locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire to support Best Buddies
BOSTON, Mass. (April 7, 2026) – Sal’s Pizza, a family-owned and operated business since 1990, announced today its support of Best Buddies International through a ‘Round-up’ campaign at participating locations throughout April and May, running now through May 31.
Guests can choose to round up their total at checkout, with the additional funds directly supporting Best Buddies’ mission to create inclusive opportunities and meaningful connections for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3 or $5 when placing their order.
“This initiative is especially meaningful to all of us at Sal’s,” said Sal Lupoli Jr., Growth & Strategy Director, Sal’s Pizza. “It reflects our long-standing commitment to the communities we serve and our belief in creating spaces where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. From in-store fundraising to on-the-ground event support, we’re proud to stand alongside Best Buddies in advancing inclusion and building a more connected, inclusive world.”
This initiative is available in-store and online at participating Sal’s Pizza locations in Massachusetts – Boston (Tremont St. and Brookline Ave.) Billerica, Chelmsford, Gloucester, Lawrence, Littleton, Plymouth, and Tewksbury – and New Hampshire – Derry, Laconia, Manchester, Milford, New Hampton, and Salem. Donations will help fund friendship programs, leadership development initiatives, community events, inclusive activations, and more.
“We’re proud to partner with Sal’s Pizza to grow Best Buddies programs supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said Patrick Shaughnessy, Vice President of Best Buddies Challenges. “Given Sal and the Lupoli family’s personal connection to our mission, this is a natural partnership that will have a huge impact in the communities we both serve.”
On Tuesday, April 7, Sal’s Pizza will participate in a special moment at Fenway Park. Chris Harrington, a Best Buddies Ambassador and Sal Lupoli Jr., will be featured during the ceremonial first pitch to celebrate their decades-long friendship, which was chronicled by WCVB-TV.
Sal’s Pizza will also continue its support on Saturday, May 30, by providing food trucks at the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, helping fuel participants and celebrate the impact of the Best Buddies community.
About Sal’s Pizza
Sal’s Pizza has been a family owned and operated business since 1990. Sal Lupoli opened his first pizza store in Salem, NH and now has 130 locations. They are known for using only the finest and freshest ingredients, as well as being home to the 19-inch, three-pound pizza. Sal’s Pizza also offers a retail line of pizzas and sauces that can be found in stores like Market Basket, Big Y and BJ’s – along with hundreds of K-12 schools and universities nationwide. For more information, please visit Sal’s Pizza and follow on social media at @salspizzaofficial and on Facebook.
About Best Buddies International
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, Best Buddies’ programs engage participants in each of the 50 states and in 41 countries, positively impacting the lives of nearly 1.5 million people with and without disabilities around the world. For more information, please visit bestbuddies.org or connect with us via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
