@officercraig $2 TIP SHOULD BE A CRIME! Whoever did this: #SHAMEFUL ROCKSTAR PIZZA HAS A ROCKSTAR DRIVER. (Brownsburg, IN.) This guy is a RARE breed. During today’s all day snowstorm, crashes and slideoffs were coming in near 30 calls an hour. This school bus had a minor crash. The bus slid backwards and sideways down a hill and gets stuck, blocking this neighborhood street, and making it completely impassable. The roads were so bad, it took us 20 min. to get 3-4 miles. THIS #DELIVERYDRIVER pulled up before officers arrived. The delivery was about 1/4 mile past where the bus was blocking the street. 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. He would not be discouraged by the obstacles he was encountering, which included a 1/2 mile hike round trip in the cold, wet snow. He parked his vehicle at the top of the hill, got out, wearing grey sweats, Nikes, and NO COAT nor GLOVES. He grabbed this RockstarPizza, and took off hiking thru the very cold, and wet snow with the pizza in tow. It was the beginning of his shift at 4:30p on a Friday afternoon, BUT he was determined this family got their pizza. This is in a more affluent neighborhood, and I’m sure he thought he would be rewarded properly for his RARE display of PRIDE and DEDICATION to his work- that is often times not seen by some of his generation. But more so, he wanted to ensure this family got their pizza to their door! So they did not have to leave the confines of their warm, comfortable, AND VERY NICE home. He got my attention as I see him walking in the middle of street after he made the delivery. I said 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 told me he walked by once and was delivering a pizza. I didn’t believe that fully because what young pizza delivery guy in 2025 would do this??? None that I know! Not believing it completely, I hit RECORD and ask this young man. I was dumbfounded and in disbelief when he confirmed. But most of all – I was impressed- AND STILL AM! I’m proud to witness this firsthand. But my excitement and pride quickly turned to frustration when I asked him about his tip. WHO TIPS A GUY WHO RISKS EVERYTHING TO DRIVE FOOD TO YOUR DOOR LIKE THIS?? Let alone, gets out to hike it to you while every road was nearly impassable! I REALLY HOPE this algorithm is good enough that whomever DID THIS, SEES THIS! You should be ashamed of yourself 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 only received $2, and what I just witnessed, I reached for my own wallet. To PAY THE TIP FOR SOMEONE THAT PROBABLY MAKES DOUBLE MY SALARY. But I did not want this young man discouraged. Unfortunately my wallet was in my Tahoe, which was at the top of the big hill. I quickly as I could chased him down up the hill giving him the little cash I had in my wallet. (About $15) HE DESERVED MUCH MORE. Not sure who this guy is, BUT IF YOU DO, PLZ TAG HIM, SHOW HIM SOME ❤️❤️❤️ AND GIVE HIM THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES! Well done sir.🫡#IncredibleWork #Rockstar #Brownsburg #Indiana #delivery #Driver #snow #PizzaGuy #pizza @Dave Portnoy #LifeLawAndFootball #dedicated #workethic @Pat McAfee Show Clips
A routine pizza delivery turned into an extraordinary act of kindness after a police officer stepped in to help a driver who received just a $2 tip in harsh winter conditions. The unexpected generosity of thousands of strangers transformed what could have been a disappointing night into a life-changing event. Thanks to a viral video and a GoFundMe campaign, the delivery driver was rewarded far beyond expectations.
By Lia White
A Delivery Through Snow and Ice
During a severe snowstorm in Brownsburg, Indiana, pizza delivery driver Conner Stephanoff braved the elements to bring an order to a customer. With the roads blocked, he walked half a mile through the snow in just sweatpants and sneakers to complete the $40 delivery. His efforts were met with only a $2.15 tip, a moment that might have gone unnoticed—until a local police officer witnessed it.
Officer Richard Craig, who was responding to a crash nearby, spotted Stephanoff trudging through the snow. Surprised by the young man’s dedication, Craig recorded the scene and posted a video on TikTok. Outraged at the small tip, he expressed his frustration: “Look at this man. He walked through hell and high water to deliver a pizza!”
A Viral Moment Leads to Generosity
Determined to make things right, Officer Craig ran back to his car and gave Stephanoff all the cash he had in his wallet. But he didn’t stop there—he launched a GoFundMe campaign with the initial goal of raising $500 to show appreciation for the driver’s hard work.
The story quickly gained traction, and donations poured in. One anonymous donor contributed $1,500, and nearly 2,000 supporters joined in. In just a short time, the fundraiser collected an astonishing $40,000, turning a small act of kindness into a nationwide movement.
A Life-Changing Gift for a Hardworking Employee
The unexpected outpouring of generosity left Stephanoff in disbelief. “I still don’t believe it’s real, but it is,” he told WRTV Indianapolis. His employer, Rock Star Pizza owner Ron Mathews, praised his dedication and humility, noting that Stephanoff never sought recognition for his effort.
“He wasn’t in the restaurant; he had no idea people were watching him. But he got out, walked it to the house, and came back without any expectations,” Mathews said.
A Reminder of the Power of Kindness
This story highlights how small gestures can inspire significant acts of generosity. What started as a frustrating moment for a delivery driver became a heartwarming example of community support. Thanks to social media and one compassionate police officer, a simple pizza delivery turned into a life-changing event.
Based on content from www.goodnewsnetwork.org and own research.