ICYMI: Katie's Of Smithtown's Food Truck Ruined In Fire

SMITHTOWN, NY — Katie's of Smithtown was dealt a massive financial blow when its food truck was destroyed in a fire two days before Thanksgiving. The bar lost the ability to serve food — both in its establishment and at events — as the food truck served as the kitchen.

Katie's has since missed out on holiday parties and tree lighting ceremonies, said Brian Karppinen, the owner. The loss of ability to serve food and the omicron variant of the coronavirus causing uneasiness among the population have contributed to a "major" profitability loss, according to Karppinen.

"Since [the food truck] burned, it's really hit me in the gut, man," Karppinen told Patch.

A GoFundMe page created to help Katie's of Smithtown buy a new food truck has garnered more than $5,700 since its creation on Nov. 25.

Karppinen said he needs $50,000 to purchase a new food truck. He said he feels funny to repost the link to the GoFundMe.

"I'm not that kind of guy to ask for help all the time, but I'm really in a pickle," he said.

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