Help for Tony's Deli, Destroyed by Riots
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Tony's Delicatessen & Catering was LOOTED, VANDALIZED, and DESTROYED over the two nights of protests in downtown Sacramento on 5/30/20 and 5/31/20.
The windows are all shattered, refrigeration systems destroyed. The deli and basement were flooded, causing water damage. Thousands in food loss and seating. And industrial kitchen appliances and safe stolen.
Link to KCRA3 Article: Tonys Deli Destroyed After 2nd Night of Looting
Link to SacBee Article: Everything Stolen Big and Small
This weekend my life work was shattered by looters. 29 years of work taken from me in just two days. We were already closed for 8 weeks because of COVID-19. We had just reopened under the new guidelines for restaurants, hoping to make up the lost revenue. It would be at least a month before we can reopen, if not more. That is three months of no income, but ongoing business costs. I have retained all my employees, who have been with me for a long time, and don't want them to worry about the future. I don't know how to recover from this and rebuild. I am devastated.
I don't know why this happened, but I know that God will provide the path forward. Thank you to everyone who showed up to help clean the damage, the support means everything to me, my family, and my employees.
Many have asked how to help. Donations in any amount to help us survive the next couple months as we rebuild life would be a blessing. I'm sorry to be in the position to need to ask. Thank you for your business these past 30 years, it has meant everything.
God bless,
Elias
About Me: I am an immigrant who came to America as a young adult searching for the American dream. My wife, Norma, and I have raised my family here, and I have worked in downtown Sacramento for 40+ years. I put my life savings into starting Tony's Delicatessen & Catering 30 years ago this year and have never looked back. I love my business and everything it stands for, and I love my customers and helping in my community.
The windows are all shattered, refrigeration systems destroyed. The deli and basement were flooded, causing water damage. Thousands in food loss and seating. And industrial kitchen appliances and safe stolen.
Link to KCRA3 Article: Tonys Deli Destroyed After 2nd Night of Looting
Link to SacBee Article: Everything Stolen Big and Small
This weekend my life work was shattered by looters. 29 years of work taken from me in just two days. We were already closed for 8 weeks because of COVID-19. We had just reopened under the new guidelines for restaurants, hoping to make up the lost revenue. It would be at least a month before we can reopen, if not more. That is three months of no income, but ongoing business costs. I have retained all my employees, who have been with me for a long time, and don't want them to worry about the future. I don't know how to recover from this and rebuild. I am devastated.
I don't know why this happened, but I know that God will provide the path forward. Thank you to everyone who showed up to help clean the damage, the support means everything to me, my family, and my employees.
Many have asked how to help. Donations in any amount to help us survive the next couple months as we rebuild life would be a blessing. I'm sorry to be in the position to need to ask. Thank you for your business these past 30 years, it has meant everything.
God bless,
Elias
About Me: I am an immigrant who came to America as a young adult searching for the American dream. My wife, Norma, and I have raised my family here, and I have worked in downtown Sacramento for 40+ years. I put my life savings into starting Tony's Delicatessen & Catering 30 years ago this year and have never looked back. I love my business and everything it stands for, and I love my customers and helping in my community.
Organizer
Elias Silhi
Organizer
Sacramento, CA
