Umberto’s of New Hyde Park, Long Island’s iconic pizzeria and inventors of the Grandma Pie, recently hosted its second annual car show with the New York Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club.
The event raised funds for Island Harvest Food Bank and collected enough food for over 1,500 meals. Island Harvest Food Bank is the region’s leading hunger relief organization with a mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. Over 25 classic and modern Alfa Romeo cars participated in the show, attracting over 150 supporters.
“With increased food prices and the region’s high cost of living, food insecurity affects thousands of families across Long Island,” Bena Halloran, food drive coordinator for Island Harvest Food Bank, said. “In our second year partnering with Umberto’s and the New York Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club, we collected enough non-perishable food to help hundreds of people in Nassau and Suffolk counties. With valued partners like Umberto’s, we are making a difference in the lives of our neighbors struggling just to put food on their tables.”
“At Umberto’s, we understand many people continue to struggle to put food on the table. We are committed to supporting organizations like Island Harvest Food Bank to raise funds and eradicate hunger here on Long Island,” Umberto Corteo, owner and founder of Umberto’s of New Hyde Park, said. “Our annual car show is a fun way to bring
the community together, raise awareness and collect food.”
The show showcased more than two dozen vintage and modern Alfa Romeo vehicles from the New York Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club. The event also featured prizes and giveaways.
For more information about Umberto’s of New Hyde Park, visit UmbertosFamily.com. To donate or support Island Harvest, visit IslandHarvest.org.