Teddy Blueger, Tristan Jarry, Sam Lafferty, and John Marino are supporting the Pittsburgh community during the coronavirus outbreak.
The players purchased 500 pizzas from Fox's Pizza Den, and Fox's Pizza Den matched that number to donate a total of 1,000 pizzas to local community centers.
The donations benefitted organizations that feed children and families in the community who typically rely on schools or other organizations that have been impacted by the shutdowns.
"We are proud of our players for continuing to step forward in this way to assist members of our community," said David Morehouse, president and CEO of the Penguins. "During these challenging times, it's important for all of us to come together in support of those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic."
"Fox's Pizza Den is honored to share our resources and partner with the Pittsburgh Penguins to support our local neighborhoods," said Jim Fox, president of Fox's Pizza Den. "We are thrilled to join this team of supporters to help those in need during this difficult time in our great city."
"Our teens have been connected with us daily in live virtual programs and activities ever since COVID-19 shut down our Career Works program," said Lisa M. Abel-Palmieri, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, one of the organizations that received donations. "We are so proud of their ongoing commitment to education, and are so thankful to the Pittsburgh Penguins for their donation of a warm pizza meal to the kids and families we serve. This type of joy and kindness is exactly what our kids need to see right now!"
Earlier this month, Bryan Rust, Marcus Pettersson, and Zach Aston-Reese also teamed up with Fox's Pizza Den to donate pizzas to community centers.
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