Through the partnership, Pitt State alumni, friends, fans, and employees will receive a 10 percent discount and free shipping on orders placed through the university’s dedicated Jack Stack ordering website. The offer may be used for personal orders or corporate gifts, making it especially useful on game days, during the holidays, or for parents looking for a unique care package for their Pitt State student.
A portion of every purchase will return to Pitt State to support engagement and student recruitment activities.
This partnership is the first of its kind between Jack Stack and a university. Chris Spencer of Jack Stack Barbecue said the company is excited to welcome Pitt State as its first university partner.
"We know Pitt State has an incredibly loyal community, so it's a natural place to start this new Jack Stack initiative," Spencer said. "This partnership makes gift giving easy, while supporting the university's work to engage its community and recruit the next generation of Gorillas. We're proud to be launching this with Pitt State."
Founded in 1957 as a single barbecue stand, Fiorella's Jack Stack has grown into one of the bedrocks of American barbecue. Today it's anchored by six Kansas City locations with private dining facilities, a catering operation serving events across the region, and nationwide shipping that brings the same quality found in their restaurants to homes and businesses across the country.
Pitt State President Thomas W. Newsom is excited about the partnership with Jack Stack.
“Gorilla Nation extends across the country, and this partnership gives our alumni, friends and fans another meaningful way to stay connected to Pitt State,” Newsom said. “Every dollar spent helps us connect with future Gorillas. And why not do that through some great Kansas City barbecue?!”
To receive the 10 percent discount and free shipping, visit gifts.jackstackbbq.com/pittstate.