Boone, NC 28607
Independent Italian bistro whose owner hid Walmart gift cards in randomly selected pizza boxes to help families afford school supplies; the restaurant also provided meals to linemen, first responders and flood-affected neighbors after Hurricane Helene.
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Date of act: 8/7/2026
Owner Marie Russo hid Walmart gift cards in randomly shuffled pizza boxes to help customers buy school supplies. After Hurricane Helene, the restaurant served meals to linemen, first responders and people affected by flooding.
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