Colorado Springs restaurant group raises money for local food bank | Arts & Entertainment

Jay Gust, president of Ascent Restaurant Group, stepped up to support Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado’s efforts to fill the food bank during Hunger Action Month in September in a big way.

During the month, the company donated $2 from every pizza sold at Pizzeria Rustica, every bowl from Homa Cafe + Bar and every large charcuterie from TAPAteria to the fundraiser. Gust’s eateries raised $7,114 for the nonprofit, which will be used to help feed 42,000 people in need of food in southern Colorado.

“This is by far is one of the biggest donations from a restaurant group we have received,” said Shannon Coker, chief operation officer at Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado.

“We’re grateful for all donations.”

Gust, who is always generous when supporting the community, said, “We’ll make this an annual event at our…