MARSHFIELD – Scotty’s Pizza & Chicken in Marshfield is helping feed both stomachs and spirits through its ongoing “Pay It Forward” program, which allows community members to donate meals to those in need — one pizza at a time.
According to Scott Berg, the program is simple and personal — allowing for compassion to flood the community of Marshfield.
“Donate $4 to pre-pay for a 7-inch single-topping pizza for someone in need,” the site explains. “Write an encouraging note on a Post-It note. The Post-It note will be displayed on the wall. A person in need can redeem your Post-It for a 7-inch pizza — no questions asked.”
Owner Scott Berg first introduced the idea several years ago as a way to connect generosity with everyday dining.
In a public post, the restaurant stated that the program has been running for “the last five years.”
Berg said the goal was to give customers a way to directly impact their neighbors in need.
“We are deeply committed to giving back to the Marshfield community, a place we are proud to call home,” Berg believes small businesses play a huge role in supporting Marshfield, explaining that “small businesses are the only ones supporting the community — corporate isn’t.”
He says the program reinforces Scotty’s reputation as a community-oriented restaurant known for helping others.
Customers can join in by donating in person at 100 S. Chestnut Ave., where a colorful wall of Post-It notes now serves as a record of community kindness.
Each note bears a message from a donor — sometimes words of encouragement, sometimes just a friendly greeting — that can be redeemed for a hot meal by anyone in need.
The restaurant emphasizes that redemption is confidential and welcoming, “No questions asked.”
Berg noted moments where entire families come in together to share in the joy of giving or receiving, calling those experiences particularly touching.
In addition to “Pay It Forward,” Scotty’s also supports other community programs like “Dine to Donate,” which partners with schools and nonprofits to raise funds through meal sales.
When asked what the program means to him, Berg said it is about “giving back to Marshfield” and that he would “do anything to make Marshfield better.”
Still, the Post-It wall remains one of the restaurant’s most personal projects — a quiet way for residents to share a meal and a message of hope.
“A little kindness goes a long way,” the business wrote. “If you’re ever in need, or know someone who is, the Post-It wall is always open.”
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