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Showers in the evening, then cloudy overnight. Low 63F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
Nick Triantafillis will host his annual World Hunger Meal fundraiser on Jan. 24 at Western Steak House. The event will be takeout only due to the pandemic.
Triantafillis, the former owner of Nick’s Cuisine in Burlington, has been hosting the fundraiser for 32 years now.
Flyer for the 32nd annual World Hunger Meal hosted by Nick Triantafillis [SUBMITTED PHOTO]
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Born in Greece, Triantafillis said he knew hunger as a child, which prompted him to start this event when he moved to Alamance County in the late 1970s.
“Growing up very poor, homeless, working for something to eat, I started it because it’s always a need for people,” he said. “It doesn’t end.”
Meals at the event will cost $10 and will be served between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. On the menu this year is Greek food including chicken or pork tenderloin souvlaki served with pita bread, salad and baklava. All the food is homemade and Triantafillis has already been cooking for days.
He hopes to serve between 800 and 900 meals, but turn out varies each year. Proceeds from the meal will be donated to local charities including Christmas Cheer.
“People go out and eat somewhere and if they come there and pick up the food … they’re helping someone,” Triantafillis said.
For more details or to purchase tickets, call Nick Triantafillis at 336-524-1099.
