Indiana pizza supply driver Connor Stephanoff hiked by way of snowstorm and acquired $2 tip on $40 order — earlier than police officer steps in to assist
A devoted Indiana pizza supply driver walked half a mile by way of a harmful snowstorm in a “very affluent” neighborhood earlier than he was met with a $2 tip.
Connor Stephanoff, an worker at Rock Star Pizza, was seen strolling within the treacherous circumstances in Brownsburg, Ind. as a number of plows stuffed the road to clear the snow final week, in response to footage posted by Avon Police Division Lieutenant Richard Craig.
Stephanoff initially drove to finish the order, however a college bus crash blocked the street.
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$2 TIP SHOULD BE A CRIME! Whoever did this: #SHAMEFUL ROCKSTAR PIZZA HAS A ROCKSTAR DRIVER. (Brownsburg, IN.) This man is a RARE breed. Throughout immediately’s all day snowstorm, crashes and slideoffs have been coming in close to 30 calls an hour. This college bus had a minor crash. The bus slid backwards and sideways down a hill and will get caught, blocking this neighborhood road, and making it utterly impassable. The roads have been so dangerous, it took us 20 min. to get 3-4 miles. THIS #DELIVERYDRIVER pulled up earlier than officers arrived. The supply was about 1/4 mile previous the place the bus was blocking the road. This younger man didn’t enable this to discourage him. He didn’t name his supervisor to complain, he didn’t name the shopper and inform them their $40 pizza order couldn’t be delivered. Oh no. THIS MAN IS BUILT DIFFERENT. He wouldn’t be discouraged by the obstacles he was encountering, which included a 1/2 mile hike spherical journey within the chilly, moist snow. He parked his automobile on the high of the hill, acquired out, sporting gray sweats, Nikes, and NO COAT nor GLOVES. He grabbed this RockstarPizza, and took off mountain climbing via the very chilly, and moist snow with the pizza in tow. It was the start of his shift at 4:30p on a Friday afternoon, BUT he was decided this household acquired their pizza. That is in a extra prosperous neighborhood, and I’m positive he thought he can be rewarded correctly for his RARE show of PRIDE and DEDICATION to his work- that’s usually occasions not seen by a few of his technology. However extra so, he needed to make sure this household acquired their pizza to their door! So they didn’t have to depart the confines of their heat, snug, AND VERY NICE dwelling. He acquired my consideration as I see him strolling in the midst of road after he made the supply. I stated outloud “what does this guy think he is doing?” As I initially thought he was a neighbor coming to “rubberneck” the crash. The bus driver advised me he walked by as soon as and was delivering a pizza. I didn’t imagine that absolutely as a result of what younger pizza supply man in 2025 would do that??? None that I do know! Not believing it utterly, I hit RECORD and ask this younger man. I used to be dumbfounded and in disbelief when he confirmed. However most of all – I used to be impressed- AND STILL AM! I’m proud to witness this firsthand. However my pleasure and satisfaction shortly turned to frustration once I requested him about his tip. WHO TIPS A GUY WHO RISKS EVERYTHING TO DRIVE FOOD TO YOUR DOOR LIKE THIS?? Not to mention, will get out to hike it to you whereas each street was almost impassable! I REALLY HOPE this algorithm is sweet sufficient that whomever DID THIS, SEES THIS! You ought to be ashamed of your self whoever u are!! SHAME ON YOU. A $40 pizza delivered and a $2 tip! EVERYONE IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD CAN AFFORD IT. AND IF THEY CANT, STOP ORDERING PIZZA YOU CANT AFFORD! After processing he solely obtained $2, and what I simply witnessed, I reached for my very own pockets. To PAY THE TIP FOR SOMEONE THAT PROBABLY MAKES DOUBLE MY SALARY. However I didn’t need this younger man discouraged. Sadly my pockets was in my Tahoe, which was on the high of the large hill. I shortly as I may chased him down up the hill giving him the little money I had in my pockets. (About $15) HE DESERVED MUCH MORE. Unsure who this man is, BUT IF YOU DO, PLZ TAG HIM, SHOW HIM SOME ❤️❤️❤️ AND GIVE HIM THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES! Nicely finished sir.🫡#IncredibleWork #Rockstar #Brownsburg #Indiana #supply #Driver #snow #PizzaGuy #pizza @Dave Portnoy #LifeLawAndFootball #devoted #workethic @Pat McAfee Present Clips
♬ unique sound – Officer Craig
That’s when Stephanoff determined to finish the journey on foot – sporting a sweatpants, sweater, a beanie and sneakers.
Craig was outdoors serving to residents navigate the damaging street circumstances when he seen Stephanoff trekking by way of the snow-covered road and advised him to get out of the road and onto the sidewalk.
Stephanoff revealed that he needed to stroll within the snow to finish the $40 pizza supply.
“Did you get a good tip?” Craig requested.
“Two dollars,” Stephanoff replied.
Stephanoff seemed on the receipt once more and corrected the quantity to $2.15.
The officer was shocked.
“Two dollars?” Craig exclaimed. “Are you kidding me? Cold-blooded! Two dollars. Look at this man. This man walked through hell and high water to deliver a pizza.”
Connor Stephanoff solely obtained a measly $2 tip after he walked half a mile in a snowstorm to ship a $40 order. officercraig/TikTok
Craig was impressed by Stephanoff’s work ethic and dedication however was disgusted {that a} buyer in a rich neighborhood would tip him so little throughout the horrible circumstances.
“The delivery was about 1/4 mile past where the bus was blocking the street,” Craig captioned underneath his video. “This young man did not allow this to discourage him. He didn’t call his manager to complain, he didn’t call the customer and tell them their $40 pizza order could not be delivered. Oh no. THIS MAN IS BUILT DIFFERENT.”
Craig gave Stephanoff $15 however arrange a GoFundMe web page with the objective of elevating $500.
Avon Police Division Officer Richard Craig arrange a GoFundMe for the pizza supply driver. officercraig/TikTok
The fundraiser has raised over $16,000 as of Saturday morning.
“I think what makes this story resonate is that at one time or another, any of us who has worked in a customer service position, has been Connor,” Rockstar Pizza wrote in a Fb submit. “We’ve gone over & above what anyone could ever ask of us, and the effort wasn’t appreciated. If not for Officer Craig, this would have just been another delivery shift for Connor.”
“Any condition, anytime, anywhere. You will get your pizza,” Stephanoff advised WRTV. officercraig/TikTokThe GoFundMe web page has raised over $15,000 for Stephanoff as of Saturday morning. officercraig/TikTok
The restaurant added that they gave employees the choice to remain dwelling throughout the storm in the event that they didn’t really feel protected.
Stephanoff determined to work.
“He’s a great kid who works hard & we’re so happy to have him,” the restaurant added.
“Any condition, anytime, anywhere. You will get your pizza,” Stephanoff advised WRTV.
