Connecticut Launches 'Pizza State' License Plate

Connecticut has launched a 'Pizza State' specialty license plate featuring a pepperoni slice and the Connecticut Foodshare logo, available to all state residents for $65 (standard) or $134 (vanity). The initiative is a partnership between Connecticut Foodshare and the Department of Motor Vehicles, with proceeds supporting Connecticut Foodshare’s efforts to serve the state’s 515,000 food-insecure residents. Recent federal aid cuts have led to the cancellation of 35 trailer loads of food for local pantries, though the state has provided $9 million in new budget support. Governor Ned Lamont praised the campaign as a creative way to celebrate pizza culture and support families in need. Residents are encouraged to purchase the plates, donate, or volunteer. The license plate effort is part of a broader campaign branding Connecticut as the pizza capital of the U.S., including billboards and official declarations.