All proceeds generated throughout Caffé Prego’s opening weekend will be donated to Good Shepherd Food Bank, the state’s largest hunger relief organization. The Italian restaurant in the heart of Ogunquit said it will donate 100% of the proceeds from takeout sales on Friday, June 5, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 6, from noon to 8 p.m.; and S...

“Agli albori del Coronavirus, tutti noi eravamo sconvolti da quello che stava accadendo in Italia, tanto che abbiamo tenuto una riunione d’emergenza, per stabilire cosa potevamo fare! Il primo gesto fu merito del Grand’Ufficiale Peter Caruso che, seguendo i notiziari italiani, inviò 15.000.00 Euro all’Ospedale Generale di Cosenza per l’acquisto di...

A local landmark ravaged by fire 3 years ago is finding a unique way to keep them going a little before re-opening. Sons of Italy has been closed since the pandemic started, but they’re making meatballs and sauce and sometimes sausage to sell to members and loyal customers. In 2017 a fire destroyed the building. They re-opened in February and had h...

Over 250 generous individuals donated to our campaign and showed their support to our 3D printed mask project, in response to the COVID-19 emergency. We were left incredibly humbled by everyone’s generosity in such a difficult time and feel proud to have such a strong community. The project was developed as we noted the shortage in protective equip...

Longtime East Harlem Italian restaurant Rao's is offering New Yorkers a chance to win a reservation for four at the ultra-exclusive eatery in exchange for donations to support neighborhood Catholic schools. Rao's owner Frank Pellegrino Jr., who took the business over after his father Frank Pellegrino Sr. died in 2017, is working with Partnership Sc...

Starting today, first responders throughout the Washington D.C. Metro area can stop by any of the 40 local Paisano's Pizza restaurants during their shift for a free meal as a thank you for their tireless work protecting communities during this time. Paisano's, known throughout the region for pizza, subs, pasta, salads, wings and more, will offer an...

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Religious Ministries Department conducted a food drive to help provide much needed assistance to members of the local Italian community.  While Italy has moved into the second phase of its response to COVID-19, many of its citizens are still feeling the financial strain caused by the pandemic. For many local Ital...

Much like many other eateries during the global coronavirus crisis, "Donatello's Italian Kitchen" has seen a significant decline in revenue since the coronavirus pandemic began. But that hasn't stopped the Carmel business from helping its community, one program at a time. "We're expanding our circle of help," Adam Aasen, co-owner of Donatello's Ita...

Tresca, located at 233 Hanover Street in Boston’s North End, recently donated trays of Italian food to healthcare workers at Massachusetts General Hospital. The food was delivered by hockey star Ray Bourque. The hospital workers replied to the donation with the message, “Thank you Ray Bourque and Tresca for fueling our #mghblake12icu night crew!! L...

Italy in Crisis, sembra un ritornello, ma diviene leitmotiv di un pensiero solidale nei confronti del Bel Paese. Soprattutto tra gli 80 milioni di Italiani nel Mondo, originari e oriundi. Filitalia International e Metropolitan Project con Smart Congressional Initiative di Philadelphia uniti per aiutare l’Italia. Un aiuto che parte direttamente dal...