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27 TheSouthShoreMagazine.com During the pandemic, Pastene has stepped up its efforts to give back to the community, something which has always been extremely important to the company. To support families and individuals impacted by COVID-19, Pastene has donated thousands of pounds of its products to area food pantries. Additionally, the company sold branded face masks as a fundraiser to benefit the Feeding America COVID response fund. Pastene also partnered with Massachusetts-based Rustic Marlin in their Signs of Hope Give Back initiative, providing a Pastene ingredient pack with everything needed to cook a delicious Italian family meal for the campaign's 100 family hope kits. The goal of Rustic Marlin's Signs of Hope initiative was to help neighbors and keep hope alive in a time of uncertainty. The Tosi brothers have consistently driven growth – even amidst recent pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns – because Pastene has cultivated strong relationships with long time affiliates and retail partners, enabling them to keep products flowing when other brands have struggled. The company offers quality, affordable, shelf-stable products that people seek in times of economic challenge. Aside from running Pastene, Tosi was also a former restaurant owner that personally experienced the business downside of the pandemic. He regretfully had to close the doors of his Boston restaurant, Les Zygomates, which he co-owned for over six years. The Parisian- inspired bistro regularly hosted live music along with an expansive selection of wine, and it had been a mainstay in the city's Leather District since 1994. Pastene has thrived for generations by evolving along with changing food trend and shifts in consumer behaviors. Pastene's neighbors in Canton, in Cohasset where Tosi lives with his wife and three children, and the surrounding communities are happily awaiting what the brand will bring to shoppers and home chefs next. In the meantime, visit www.pastene.com for mouthwatering recipes to whip up in the kitchen for a delicious taste of Italy.