When the hospitality sector could only operate in a limited way because of the pandemic, a simple idea with big impact emerged: Trattoria Aubergine and La Bottega Toscana launched the Pizza for a Good Cause campaign and delivered freshly baked pizzas to care homes in the area.
Putting capacity to good use
“The staff at Trattoria want to work, but because of the closure they are only allowed to offer collection and delivery service, and we have many ingredients in stock that we can’t use because no on-site pizza classes are permitted,” says Jens Hofacker of La Bottega Toscana. “So we had the idea to bake pizza and give it away to those who are also carrying a heavy burden. That includes care workers.”
Pizza for care homes
Pizza was prepared for Seniorenheim am Gänsewald, Seniorenheim St. VINCENZ in Somborn, Seniorenzentrum Gründau and Hospiz St. Elisabeth in Gelnhausen. Deliveries were timed for shift change so as many staff and residents as possible could enjoy a hot pizza. The pizzas were delivered by Taxi Poth from Freigericht-Somborn. The reaction to the hot, fresh pizzas was huge — and chefs Aly Hassan and Filippo Licciardo clearly enjoyed working at the Valoriani Verace.
Outlook and contact
Jens Hofacker and Aly Hassan report a positive outcome. A repeat for other local care homes is conceivable. Staff from care homes who are interested can contact La Bottega Toscana on 06051 67777.
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