Trapped inside and getting tired of cooking all that chicken you’ve got stockpiled in your freezer?

Six Toms River pizzerias are giving away 300 pre-paid large pizzas to families on Thursday for some relief during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, thanks to the local police.

The giveaway was announced Tuesday evening by the Toms River Police and was created by the Toms River PBA, Toms River Fraternal Order of Police and Toms River Police Foundation. It is only available for residents of the township.

“In the spirit of today being coined “Great American Takeout” day we wanted to announce something we are very excited (about)‬,” the department said on its Facebook page. “As COVID-19 consumes reality in our area, it’s impact on families and local businesses is troubling. Please join us in our #keepinitlocal initiative.”

The participating pizzerias are:

• Al’s Pizza ‪

• Brooklyn Square Pizza Toms River ‪

• Capones Gourmet Pizza and Pasta House ‪

• Charlie’s Pizza & Restaurant

• Giampapa’s Pizza

• Positano Restaurant Fine Italian Cuisine

Brooklyn Square may sound familiar to NJ.com readers as it won our N.J.'s best pizzeria showdown in 2017. The owners have since expanded and opened a Toms River location.

Residents were asked to mention “TRPD Pizza Pies” when ordering their pie and supplies were limited to one pizza per family, police said.

Each pizzeria will have 50 large pizzas and will accept orders while supplies last, the department said.

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