Slices of the Community is centered around a pizza box that uses the process of making pizza as a metaphor for building a community, with a focus on Little Italy. The lid of the box contains comparisons that connect each step of pizza-making—like kneading the dough and baking—to the steps of creating and strengthening a community. These quotes guide the narrative from the perspective of a pizza maker, drawing parallels between the care and collaboration needed for pizza and the shared efforts that go into forming a vibrant community. Each step reflects a deeper understanding of how people come together to create something meaningful. Inside the box, the bottom is covered with photographs of Little Italy that bring the quotes to life, showing how the neighborhood was shaped by its history, culture, and people. The project uses the pizza-making process as a lens to explore how communities form, evolve, and thrive, emphasizing the unique role of individuals in creating the collective identity of places like Little Italy. It serves as an artistic representation of culture, history, and the human connections that make New York City’s neighborhoods more than just physical spaces.