Owner Of Bella Pizza Has Donated Countless Meals To The Community

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from many happy customers who are nominating Akhtar Farzaie of Hillsborough.

Name: Akhtar Farzaie

Home town: Hillsborough

Hero's job: Owner of Bella Pizza

Reason for recognition: Akhtar has rallied to make this pandemic easier on the residents of our town as well as many others in need.

One thing to know: Akhtar, the owner of Bella Pizza in Hillsborough, has donated countless pizzas, meals, and gift cards to first responders, homeless shelters, senior citizens, children, and teachers of Somerset County.

Thank you for all you do, Akhtar!

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