Popular South Park restaurant Buona Forchetta is thanking the community for stepping up during a violent ICE raid that took place last Friday afternoon.
The raid — during which agents tossed flash-bang grenades at families standing peacefully on nearby sidewalks before arresting four people for not having their papers — shocked residents of the normally quiet, peaceful neighborhood and rattled the restaurant’s owners and employees.
A GoFundMe page that was intended to cover costs and fees associated with the raid quickly surpassed its original $60,000 goal.
“We, as neighbors, small business owners, and fellow South Park residents, are rallying together to offer immediate support to these valued members of our community,” said the page from Small Business Owners of South Park and Beyond, which was headlined “Support for Detained Buona Forchetta Employees.”
“Your donation will go directly toward legal fees, lost wages, and essential living expenses for the employees and their families as they navigate this difficult time… No contribution is too small. Every dollar sends a message of hope, solidarity, and care.”
In an Instagram post dated June 1, the restaurant described the raid as “traumatic,” and added that they would be closing the doors of all their restaurants through Tuesday as a result of the incident.
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“We wish we could find stronger words, but the truth is we are heartbroken,” Buona Forchetta posted in the Sunday evening statement. “The traumatic incident involving a federal enforcement operation at our original and beloved South Park location has left a mark on all of us.”
The restaurant also thanked the community for its continued support.
“The outpouring of love from this community has been truly overwhelming in the best way,” the post said. “Thank you for showing up.”
“What has kept us going, truly, is you.”
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