Livingston Resident Rolls Out ‘Pay It Foodward’

LIVINGSTON, NJ — At its heart, the idea behind Pay It Foodward is simple: allow users to donate to a charity every time they order a food delivery. With this philosophy, Livingston resident GR Homa’s brainchild is gaining traction among a growing list of local restaurants and nonprofits.

On Monday, Pay It Foodward celebrated its grand launch. The online food ordering site allows users to donate three percent of every order to a charitable group of their choice.

Homa, the owner of bigholler.com, created Pay It Foodward as a community support-based offering from the parent company.

"Pay It Foodward lets us continue doing a normal task – ordering food online, but it offers a better outcome," Homa said. "It lets you make a difference every time you order by supporting a cause or group you believe in."

Learn more about Pay It Foodward and search for restaurants.

According to a company news release, so far the list of participating restaurants include: Marra's Restaurant & Pizzeria, Assado Portuguese Steakhouse, Cammaratas Pizza, Chocolate Works, Frozen in Time Ice Cream Parlour, Il Giacalones Pizzeria Restaurant, Justina Falafel, Philly Pretzel Factory, Seymour's Café, Tony Boys Sandwich House, Turano's Pizza Kitchen, Argyle Marketplace, Mezza Mediterranean, Livingston Bagel and Supreme Bakery in West Orange, with plans to add menus for Livingston Bagel and Mezza Mediterranean.

Participating charities include: Livingston Lancers Football, Kiwanis Club of Livingston, Livingston UNICO, Livingston Sunrise Rotary, Lupus Foundation of America, NJ Chapter, West Essex YMCA, Livingston's Camuso Holiday Display, The Friendship Circle, NCSY (Jewish Israeli Club in Livingston High), Federated Church of Livingston, VFW, Academy360 Upper School, Friends of the Livingston Animal Shelter, Artist Barbara Alsieux Fine Art Studio, The New Jersey Ballet, Runway of Dreams Foundation, Livingston Robotics Club, PackIts, Bike Livingston, Livingston Philanthropies,Livingston Arts Association and HYCY – Healthy Community Healthy Youth.

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