Hassan Ademaj owns Bella Pizza on Third Avenue in the Bronx.
At the height of the pandemic he would feed people in his community who didn't have enough food to eat.
ALSO READ | Tiny owl found inside Rockefeller Christmas tree after 3 days with no food or water
Small owl discovered in Rockefeller Christmas tree
Councilmember Fernando Cabrera presented Ademaj and his employees with the high honor of a New York City Council Citation.
Ademaj said it was an honor to accept the recognition.
"We are trying to do the best we can for the community, especially with this difficult time," he said.
Cabrera says the community asked for the owner to be recognized for his good deeds.
TOP NEWS | Terrifying Video: Woman pushed in front of NYC subway, miraculously survives
----------
* More Bronx news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
* Follow us on YouTube
Submit a News Tip