Pizza Wars fundraiser benefits Hope 7 Community Center
WYNANTSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The first ever Pizza Wars fundraiser for the Hope 7 Community Center drew a hungry crowd to the American Legion in Wynantskill on Tuesday. Rensselaer County restaurants and beyond served up all sorts of tasty slices for the judges, including NEWS10's Lydia Kulbida.
But the judges weren't the only ones with the final word. Everyone who bought a ticket could vote for people's choice awards.
Proceeds from the Pizza Wars ticket sales, as well as basket raffles, help fund the various missions of the Hope 7 Community Center, including their food pantry and youth programs. More than $6,500 was raised.
The winners for Pizza Wars were:
Judge's Favorite: Jimmy's Pizza of Troy
Fan Favorite: Dom's Pizza of Latham
Best Sauce: Chris's Pizza of Troy
Best Crust: Pop's Pizza of Cohoes
Most Original: Giuliano's Catering of Troy