If You Bought 'Dr. Fauci Donuts' In Belmar, You Helped A Hospital

BELMAR – Could you imagine breakfast without a "Dr. Fauci donut?"

Jersey Shore Medical Center workers won't have to worry anymore after Main Street Donuts in Belmar ran a "Dr. Fauci" donut drive, named after the leading pandemic disease expert at the White House.

For every "Dr. Fauci" donut purchased from the shop, Main Street Donuts donated three donuts for hospital workers.

Main Street Donuts ended up donating 20 dozen donuts. "They told us that it really made their day," said Joe Rizzuto, the owner of Main Street Donuts.

Rizzuto said he conducted the drive while also managing to keep his shop afloat. He's already done a lot for the community, and the community has rallied to support him.

"The community has come together," he said.

This weekend, Main Street Donuts will be changing its charitable efforts by helping out the Bradley Beach Food Pantry, which serves the shore communities of Monmouth county.

"In these uncertain times, there are many families who are depending on these food banks to place food on their tables," Rizzuto said.

Rizzuto said he spoke with Linda Curtis, the executive director of the Bradley Beach Food Bank, who said the need for food has increased dramatically since the coronavirus outbreak began.

For every dozen donated to this cause, Main Street Donuts will match dozen for dozen. The shop also set a tax-inclusive price for the dozen at $20.

Donations can be made by calling the shop at 732-681-2100 Friday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.