Owner of Site Pizza Bar in Little Bay Glen Mezei explains why he gives away ... trends now
A restaurant owner is giving away hundreds of meals every month as Aussies struggle with the rising cost of living.
Glen Mezei, founder of Site Pizza Bar, has helped feed the community since 2020, when he saw Aussies struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr Mezei opened his first dream restaurant in Little Bay on Sydney's eastern beaches in 2013, followed by another in nearby Maroubra in 2019, but is now giving back to his local communities.
The father-of-three told Daily Mail Australia that locals are now battling more than ever as high rents, high-interest rates, and punishing inflation hit families.
'Times are tough; I've seen more and more homelessness and people struggling in the last year than I've ever seen in my life,' Mr Mezei said.
'Even the unexpected people are suffering, not just the homeless, the housing commission, but actually everyone.'
Owner and founder of Site Pizza Bar Glen Mezei has made it his mission to give back to the community offering free meals to Aussies struggling with homelessness and the cost-of-living crisis (pictured, Mr Mezei helping the Chopping Circle in Martin Place)
Mr Mezei, along with his staff and family, volunteer in helping the Chopping Circle - a charity which provides food for homeless and food-stressed households - in Martin Place every second Sunday (pictured)
Despite his own financial struggles and having to close his Alexandria location due to staff shortages - Mr Mezei gives back to the community as much as he possibly can.
Mr Mezei, along with his staff, prepare anywhere between 50 to 80 meals on a Sunday, which are then put out at the front of his restaurant in Little Bay every Monday.
He added the shop remains closed on Monday, with people able to grab a free meal, or two, available to anyone who needs it with 'no judgement'.
'I put the meals out the front of my shop... you don't have to ask, you don't have to say "thank you", we're not open,' Mr Mezei said.
'Some people don't like to go to these places and be seen, so basically there is no need to say anything.
'If it helps and makes a
