Image via Trattoria L’Incontro GoFundMeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Chef Rocco Sacramone, the owner and mind behind Astoria favorite Trattoria L’Incontro, has set up a GoFundMe to support workers during the COVID-19 crisisGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

After 21 years in business, Trattoria L’Incontro was forced to lay off nearly its entire staff of 35 employees following the mandate for all restaurants to shut downGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Sacramone established the GoFundMe to assist his staff financially during this trying time, with a goal of raising $200,000Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. All proceeds will be given to those affected by the layoff, according to the GoFundMeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

If you are interested in learning more and contributing to the aforementioned GoFundMe page hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.