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From Prison to Pizzeria: How Philly’s Best Pizza Joint is Fighting Mass Incarceration
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In the premiere episode of FOOD HEROES, we visit Down North Pizza, the revolutionary Philly pizza joint that is changing lives and serving up a slice of social change. At Down North Pizza, the crust is thick, the signature sauce is spicy, and the staff is made up entirely of individuals who have spent time behind bars.

Against the backdrop of Philadelphia’s high incarceration rates, owner Muhammad Abdul has made it his life's mission to reduce recidivism through employment, fair wages, and housing. We delve deep into the raw and often heartbreaking experiences of his team as they open up about their encounters with the prison system, and rely on their brotherhood to support one another through their shared experiences and mutual love of pizza.

For more information on Down North Pizza:
www.downnorthpizza.com/
www.downnorthfoundation.org/


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@FirstWeFeast

3 months ago

“Since we was looking like the villains, why not be the heroes” - Down North Pizza

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@cholosoy8511

3 months ago

The violation of parole for getting a second job is too real. Had an interview for a dishwasher once, and because we were short, I asked the guy if he could start right away, which he did. He got caught up and couldn’t call his parole officer on time to tell him he would stay after curfew because of his new job. Police went to his house the next day and sent him back to jail. I called everyone I could think of to explain what happened, and went to his hearing and told the judge he was with me all the time and they were welcomed to check on the security cameras to confirm, but to not avail. He finished his remaining 6 months inside and told him he would have a job waiting for him after he got out. Never heard from him again.

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@MrBoop4345

3 months ago

Love what these men are doing. My Father-in-law spent 24 years inside. He got his engineering degree while inside, but still had a hard time proving himself outside. I have mad respect for these men trying to change people's lives.

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@ajaylad8168

3 months ago

make this a national model for second chance franchise around the country

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@patrickoverstreet2372

3 months ago

As someone who worked as a CO the biggest issue Ive seen is its a money factory. These prison make around 1.2 million dollars per inmate every year. That combined with the fact that your record isnt cleared if you do your time and are "rehabilitated".

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@liveyourdreammedia

3 months ago

That pizza place is like one big supportive family. great initiative!

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@edmanueldiaz23

3 months ago

From North Philly born and raised.. Down North is definitely a hiden gem!! Happy to see them getting the recognition they deserve 🙌🏻🫡

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@seankerr1187

3 months ago

This is one of the best videos the channel has put out. Sometimes people just need help and to see companies trying to help people that need help is so awesome

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@pearvoz

3 months ago

This is a great story, so glad First We Feast went out and covered this

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@milkmanchannel1

3 months ago

These guys show more passion and joy about pizza and food than 90% of the Italian joints I see. Super cool guys, super cool place. I wish them nothing but success

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@ChooRoo

3 months ago

Often most people just need a chance, too often they are never given that chance. Thanks for sharing this amazing work and that food looks sensational. Much love from South Australia.

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@IshPPG

3 months ago

I found out about this spot from a shoe launch in a Philly shoe store that they were a part of. The pizza was amazing and their mission even more so. Proud to have these dudes in our community.

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@XzMondayNightzX

3 months ago

These folks are putting more into society and their work / craft than a lot of people I know who were never incarcerated. Everybody deserves a second chance because you never know who can and is willing to change and why they ended up there in the first place. You gotta support them so they can get back into a stable life. Someday they'll be helping others the same way and who doesn't love a good pizza? System is busted and nobody should be punished for seeking work. They may be called Downnorth but they're going up in my books.

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@colemurray7292

3 months ago

From Philly, We need more places like Down North. Not just here, but across the country. Glad to learn about this spot and am excited to try it out and support!

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@lbjcb5

3 months ago

Thank you for spotlighting this on you channel. I would love to see a model like this grow across the country. In LA there's Homeboy Industries that focuses on gang rehabilitation. They make great food!

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@jakesmiley1988

3 months ago

Great to see programs like this helping people to get out of the life. Mad respect.

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@marylandlax3

2 months ago

This is such a beautiful video, I’ve studied some criminal justice reform for a while I was working on my political science degree and man the system unfortunately isn’t broken, it’s working exactly as intended which is a sick and vile thing to even think about. So many lives needlessly ruined, it warms my heart to see these men rise above this which would’ve already been uplifting enough but to see them give back to their community as well, nothing but love to all these men from Atl ❤

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@jamesmattking1

3 months ago

This is a series that I will watch from end to end every time. So wholesome. Love seeing the good in the world.

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@MikeDiEva

3 months ago

I used to drive from Delco to get Down North. The pies go absolutely crazy, nothing but respect for the whole crew.

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@aliadaduncan

3 months ago

I am so proud of these brothers.

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