Local business receives outpouring of love following harassing phone calls
Lebanese Pita Pockets. Photos by Kat Sheridan
Some of the food available.
Lebanese Pita Pockets. Photos by Kat Sheridan
Some of the food available.
Local business Lebanese Pita Pockets has received hateful phone calls because the business is Lebanese/Middle Eastern.
"We have recently received hateful phone calls directed at us at both locations in Dartmouth and Fall River because we are Lebanese/Middle Eastern and serve Halal food," the company announced on Instagram on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Hassan Hijazi, the owner, stated he is unable to share many details of the calls as the police are currently investigating the issue.
As of 10:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, the post has received 1,547 likes and 254 comments. A majority of the comments are positive, sending love and support to the business and their family.
"Obviously it makes me feel somewhat upset," said Hijazi.
He added, "We've been getting overwhelmed with the love and the support from the community. Stay how you are ... They've shown us nothing but love, and it's all you can ask for from a community."
Pita Pockets opened 30 years ago, with Hijazi taking over around six years ago.
"In my culture, we welcome people. Every color, every religion, every aspect of life," he said, "We share a lot of our culture, our food ... we're a very hospitable people."
