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Community Support and Giving Back
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Every community needs nourishment, and we’re passionate about giving back. With stores in various neighborhoods throughout New York City, the Hamptons, and Connecticut, there’s a lot of good the Citarella family does.
Citarella has given to several hundred organizations—from food banks, schools, and hospitals to foundations and cultural art centers.
For instance, Citarella has been a long-time supporter of CityMeals-on-Wheels, which helps feed homebound elderly New Yorkers, having raised more than $1,000,000 since 2004.
In addition, Citarella supports the mission of the East End Fund for Children to provide essential food and educational programming for underserved children.
Citarella also sponsors events at Guild Hall, the cultural heart of the East End, as well the Children’s Museum of East End, which sparks imagination and fosters learning for children of all backgrounds and abilities.
Owner Joe Gurrera himself is an avid and continued supporter of many charities. One of those organizations is the Boomer Esiason Foundation, whose mission is to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Joe was honored as the “2022 Boomer Esiason Foundation MVP."
Here are just some of the ways Citarella gives back:
CityMeals-on-Wheels
Feeding New York’s homebound elderly.
City Harvest
Feeding the needy and fighting food waste through charitable donations.
James Beard Foundation
Celebrating and nurturing America’s rich culinary heritage.
Guild Hall East Hampton
Supporting community arts, entertainment, and education center.
Jefferson Market Garden
Creating special, unique programs within the garden for the community.
Village Alliance
Leading advocate for the Village community for over twenty years.
The Culinary Institute of America
Providing the world's best professional culinary education since 1946.
The Boomer Esiason Foundation
Raising money, awareness and support for the cystic fibrosis community.
East End Fund for Children
Providing essential food and educational programming for underserved children.
The Boomer Esiason Foundation
Raising money, awareness and support for the cystic fibrosis community.
Neighborhood Schools and Organizations:
Supporting local students and grassroots programs.
Organizations that have honored Joe Gurrera:
East End Hospice (2003): Providing in-home care to patients with limiting conditions.
American Cancer Society (2003): The Official Sponsor of Birthdays.
T-Off for Autism (2011): Volunteer organization for autism research and family support.
Columbus Citizens Foundation (2021): Fostering an appreciation of Italian American heritage and achievement through philanthropic and cultural activities.
Boomer Esiason Foundation (2022): Continuing the mission to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
