Local Italian Eatery Hosting Coat Drive for the Needy

    ST. LOUIS, MO, December 12, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria is hosting a coat drive for those in need from now until Tues., December 16.

Patrons are invited to bring new or gently used coats, gloves, scarves, socks, shoes, hats, and other warm articles of clothing for men, women, and children to the Italian restaurant's location at 9568 Manchester Road in Rock Hill, Mo.

All clothing donations will be given to Gateway 180: Homelessness Reversed.

"Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria is dedicated to helping out the community and trying to make it a better place to live - this is one of our greatest passions," said Katie Lee, owner of Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria. "By hosting this coat drive for the needy, we are fostering a spirit of generosity and giving those less fortunate than hope."

Also taking place on Tues., December 16 is Katie's monthly Give Back Tuesday, a time in which 100 percent of the restaurant's proceeds for the entire day are given to a local charity. Katie's has been hosting Give Back Tuesday since July and even donated $2,300 for Gateway 180 in October.

"Our wonderful customers have helped us donate over $10,000 to charities in St. Louis for only a handful of months, and we are very honored and humbled to be able to give so much for others in need," said Lee.

Lee and Collier opened the doors to Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria in November 2013. Since then it has been serving the Great St. Louis region with exquisite Italian meals made with the finest and freshest ingredients. Each dish is created with a comprehensive understanding in how to mix the perfect flavors to give each guest the right Italian flare in each and every dish.

Nearly everything is made in-house at Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria including all of the dough, sauces, and dressings. The restaurant uses artisanal cheeses, cured Italian meats, and seasonal produce, and they also offer gluten free and vegan options.

Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria is open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight and features Happy Hour specials from 4 to 6 p.m. Carry-outs are also available.

Gateway 180 focuses on reversing homelessness. It provides a safe and nurturing emergency shelter and a supportive housing service for women, children, and families experiencing homelessness with the hope of empowering them to become independent and permanently housed.

For more information or to make reservations, please call (314) 942-6555 or visit http://www.katiespizzaandpasta.com.

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