Submitted by Marjorie Comer
Axia Public Relations
December 10, 2015 9:30 a.m.
Townies Pizzeria presented a $1,000 check to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office for their Shop with a Cop program, which allows county police officers to give back to the community by taking local, underprivileged children Christmas shopping.
“When we have the support and the positive backing of those in our community, we are better able to serve those in the community,” said Sheriff Bill Leeper. “We hope to bring the holidays to multiple families with the help of this donation.”
Shop with a Cop pairs the officers with children from low-income families with officers who treat them to a day of shopping. In 2014, the Shop with a Cop program provided children with money to shop for clothes, necessities and gifts.
“Bringing joy and the holidays to local families is an important way to give back to the community,” said Matt Klabacka, owner of Townies Pizzeria. “Sharing this wonderful experience is meaningful to us here at Townies and we want to continue our contribution as much as we can to positively impact the community.”
Townies Pizzeria is dedicated to supporting the arts, education, sports, environmental programs military veterans and first responders through community giving in financial support as well as in kind donations. Townies Pizzeria is celebrating its most successful year in business since its founding.