A retired Burlington restauranteur who has been helping to bring smiles to the faces of those in need here in Alamance County for nearly 40 years shows no sign of
Nick Triantafillis will host his annual World Hunger Meal fundraiser on Jan. 24 at Western Steak House. The event will be takeout only due to the pandemic.
Triantafillis, the former owner of Nick’s Cuisine in Burlington, has been hosting the fundraiser for 32 years now.
Born in Greece, Triantafillis said he knew hunger as a child, which prompted him to start this event when he moved to Alamance County in the late 1970s.
“Growing up very poor, homeless, working for something to eat, I started it because it’s always a need for people,” he said. “It doesn’t end.”
Meals at the event will cost $10 and will be served between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. On the menu this year is Greek food including chicken or pork tenderloin souvlaki served with pita bread, salad and baklava. All the food is homemade and Triantafillis has already been cooking for days.