Fiorella Polk

Fiorella and Bi-Rite Team Up to Serve Free Meals to Restaurant Workers | Eater SF

"As of April 7, the pizzeria mini-chain began a 'Pay It Forward Tuesdays' program with Bi‑Rite to distribute 100 free meals each Tuesday to healthcare workers and restaurant-industry staff until the shelter-in-place order ends; the Russian Hill location at 2238 Polk Street handles pickup 4:30–9 p.m. (order in person or by phone at 415-829-7097). The free meal choice includes pizza (margherita, mushroom, or pepperoni) or pasta (cacio e pepe or pomodoro) served with a seasonal Bi‑Rite salad, and Fiorella requests proof of employment such as a current badge or a March/April paystub. With capacity limited to 100 meals per Tuesday, Fiorella advises ordering early; co-owner Boris Nemchenok emphasized the immediate need among local food and healthcare workers, and the partnership with Bi‑Rite arose through co-owner Brandon Gillis’s connections." - Eve Batey