In a region built on hard work, family tradition, and community pride, a local staple is facing an unacceptable wave of hostility. Lebanese Pita Pocket, beloved across its Dartmouth and Fall River locations for serving fresh, authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, recently shared a heartfelt message addressing a troubling surge of hate phone calls and discrimination directed at their business.
The family behind the restaurant shared the painful reality they have faced across both their North Dartmouth and Fall River shops, revealing that they have recently received hateful phone calls simply because they are a Lebanese/Middle Eastern restaurant serving halal food. For a small business that works tirelessly every day to feed our neighbors with kindness, respect, and hospitality, the pain of this targeting is deeply felt. But the response from the community has made one thing abundantly clear: hate has no home on the South Coast.
More Than a Restaurant
For years, Lebanese Pita Pocket has been a vibrant part of the local culinary landscape. Located at 519 State Rdin North Dartmouth and 275 Martine St in Fall River, the family-owned business isn’t just known for its delicious food—it is known for the warmth it brings to every customer who walks through the door.
As the owners expressed in their public statement, their background is a core part of who they are, and serving the food of their heritage is an extension of their values. No business owner, employee, or family should ever have to face discrimination, harassment, or prejudice simply for being who they are or sharing their culture. As the family eloquently noted, food has always been something that brings people together regardless of religion, background, or beliefs, and you don’t have to share someone’s faith to respect them.
The Community Speaks Out
In the wake of their announcement, the South Coast community has rallied in full force. Local residents, regular patrons, and community voices have flooded social media with messages of solidarity, compassion, and unwavering support. Comments echoing the sentiment of local supporters have poured in, reminding the owners that the loud voices of division do not represent the heart of the region.
“This is terrible and I am so sorry you and your family are experiencing this.”
As community members and neighbors, standing together against hate is critical. Small businesses are the heartbeat of our downtowns and commercial districts, bringing diverse cultures, flavors, and hardworking people together. When one local business is targeted with intolerance, it affects the entire fabric of the community.
How We Can Show Up
Now more than ever, Lebanese Pita Pocket needs the support of the South Coast community. Showing up for local businesses means more than just enjoying a great meal—it means standing up for the values of inclusion, kindness, and respect.
- Visit & Support: Stop by their locations in Dartmouth or Fall River to grab a bite and show your personal support.
- Spread Kindness: Leave a kind review, share their message, or send a note of encouragement to let the family know they are not alone.
- Reject Division: Choose understanding over judgment and unity over division in every corner of our community.
Let’s show Lebanese Pita Pocket the true spirit of the South Coast: a community that welcomes everyone through its doors with open arms, a warm heart, and the shared belief that we are all human beings who deserve respect.
