HummusTown is a social cooperative that was founded in 2018 thanks to the ambitious vision of Shaza Saker,
born in Damascus to Syrian parents and resident in Rome for over 40 years.
Our humble beginnings consisted of catering mainly corporate events as well as serving customers at our Kiosk on Piazza della Repubblica. In 2024, Hummustown expanded to include the Bistrot near Circo Massimo and the Restaurant in Ostiense.
Hummustown seeks to promote intercultural exchange through food — “Great Food With A Heart”.
Those working at HummusTown also receive support through language classes, assistance with administrative processes, and housing as needed.
HummusTown aims to provide a decent income to refugees
and other people with specific needs in Italy
Shaza Saker
(Co-Founder of HummusTown)
As the number of Syrian refugees has declined over the years, HummusTown has adapted its statement of purpose to support other vulnerable communities, including refugees from countries other than Syria, victims of domestic abuse and violence from all backgrounds,
and economically marginalized Italians.
