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Florida teen designs app to support nonprofits through the love of pizza

Florida teen designs app to support nonprofits through love of pizza A Florida teenager uses his love for technology and pizza to make a difference. (WFTV)

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — A Florida teenager uses his love for technology and pizza to make a difference.

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The teen in Delray Beach created an app that connects pizzerias to nonprofits.

Anish Kaza created the app “Pizza for a Purpose” after seeing food insecurity firsthand while volunteering.

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He says he chose pizza because it’s a comfort food.

“Seeing firsthand how this app has helped people and seeing a lot of people that are coming in to get the food here really makes me feel good and see the impact that my app is having,” Kaza said.

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Since the launch of that app last summer, hundreds of slices have been donated.

Anish says he hopes to expand his app to restaurants across the state.

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