Petey's In Point Pleasant Is Helping The Hungry Amid Coronavirus

POINT PLEASANT – Here's the place to go to if you really need something to eat – especially in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak.

Stephanie “Petey” Cucci, the owner of PETEY'S US SUBS, is doing what she calls a ST. MARY'S SUB. Her sister, Cate, says "wonderful and kind people" have been donating to a fund that allows people who can't afford a meal to get a half sub, a drink and chips.

The food is for people in dire need. "We don't want someone to take away a meal from a person who really needs it," Cate said. "This fund only runs on the kindness and graciousness of the community and funds are low."

Since funds are low, you can donate right now to help keep this drive going by clicking here.

Point Pleasant Boro and Point Pleasant Beach have been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak since Gov. Phil Murphy issued a stay-at-home order. Many people have lost work. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

Point Pleasant Boro had 85 cases as of Wednesday, and Point Pleasant Beach had 22, according to the Ocean County Health Department. Read more: Latest Point Pleasant Coronavirus Updates: What You Need To Know

At the sub place, Cate said employees have been laid off so there are only two people working "so please be patient with us."

Hours between 11-1 are the most busy, especially if you want delivery. The best way is to order online.

Petey, who was born in Point Pleasant Beach and graduated from Point Pleasant Beach High School in 1999, wrote on Facebook that she "couldn’t be more proud of our community for coming together and helping each other in this crazy time."

"I wanted to let all those who donated or spread the word, how grateful the people/families are for all your donations," she said. "They can’t say thank you enough."