Italian restaurant launches fund to get supplies to food bank

Continuing its support of Brighton Food Bank, the team are asking for the public’s help by donating to buy Italian food staples for the clients of the food bank.

Rupert Davidson, Fatto a Mano Pizza owner, said: “The work Brighton Food Bank do across our city is so important. Not only do they support individuals and family with food but they support and deliver so many other services to help long term. They really are an amazing team of volunteers and we are pleased to be able to support them, along with help of our customers.”

The restaurant, which has places in Brighton and Hove, has been working with its supplier, Salvo 1968, to secure continuous supplies of the products. They began raising money for the Food Bank last year, including donating over £2000 with a Fatto team sponsored walk up Mount Snowdon.

Everyone who makes donation to the Fatto Food Bank Fund will receive a free pizza. Fatto will send out a pizza card in the post to be used to eat in, once the pizzerias are open again.

A donation of £10, £20 or £50 will go 100 per cent towards the fund.

All monies raised go to the purchase and donation of food packages to people who really need the help.

Lloyd Cummins, Brighton Food Bank said: “We are so thankful for the support that Fatto a Mano have given us over the past year.

"The generosity of their fundraising efforts has really helped us as we serve some of the most vulnerable people in our city. At this time of crisis, our services have been put under pressure, with more demand from people that are struggling. We value every kind act always, but especially at this time.

"Thank you so much Fatto a Mano, and your customers, for everything you have done and continue to do to help us.”

Food donations will include Italian family food staples - Rummo Pasta, Pesto alla Genovese, Pesto Rosso, Arrabbiata Sauce and more.

Brighton Food Bank has been helping those most in need since 2000. Their team exists to help families and individuals going through times of crisis. While they do this primarily through giving of food, they also support clients emotionally, physically, and spiritually, as well as signposting them to other agencies across the city for expert advice.

Fatto a Mano Pizza has been serving the pizza needs of Brighton and Hove since 2015, with an emphasis on friendly atmosphere, welcoming staff and a menu made from the best ingredients.

Donations can be made here: shop.fattoamanopizza.com

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