North Fork Breast Health Coalition to honor 'Biggie' Ammirati at gala

Mattituck caterer Steven 'Biggie' Ammirati will be recognized for his longtime support of the organization's events and programs.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:22am

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The North Fork Breast Health Coalition will honor Mattituck caterer Steven 'Biggie' Ammirati with the NFBHC Community Spirit Award at the organization's annual Pink Pearl Gala in Riverhead on April 17. Ammirati has been donating food, staff, and preparation for the coalition's events for years, enabling them to provide more financial aid and support to local breast cancer patients.

Why it matters

The North Fork Breast Health Coalition is a vital organization that provides crucial services and financial assistance to breast cancer patients and survivors in the local community. Ammirati's longstanding support and generosity have been instrumental in allowing the coalition to expand its reach and impact.

The details

Ammirati has been helping out with the gala and other North Fork Breast Health Coalition events ever since he attended one a few years ago. As the owner of The Catered Fork and the takeout shop Biggie's, he has donated food, staff, and preparation at no cost during coalition events. Ammirati's contributions have enabled the coalition to 'help more women with larger contributions and provide more financial aid', according to NFBHC President Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski.

  • The North Fork Breast Health Coalition's annual Pink Pearl Gala will be held on April 17, 2026.
  • Ammirati has been supporting the coalition's events for several years since first attending one a few years ago.

The players

Steven 'Biggie' Ammirati

A Mattituck caterer who owns The Catered Fork and Biggie's takeout shop, and has been donating food, staff, and preparation for the North Fork Breast Health Coalition's events for years.

Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski

The president of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition.

Keri Lynn Stromski

A Mattituck teacher who died of metastatic breast cancer in 2022 after advocating for greater awareness and research.

Debbie Hughes

The co-founder of the nonprofit exercise organization 'Strength for Life', which will also be honored by the North Fork Breast Health Coalition.

Pearl Philindas

The former president of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, after whom the Pink Pearl Gala is named.

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What they’re saying

“I just said, 'Let me know whatever you want, and I'll take care of it.'”

— Steven 'Biggie' Ammirati, Mattituck Caterer

“I don't even worry about it. If I can help and I can do it, I'm in.”

— Steven 'Biggie' Ammirati, Mattituck Caterer

“It enables us to save more lives.”

— Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski, President, North Fork Breast Health Coalition

“He's very capable, very funny and has a huge heart.”

— Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski, President, North Fork Breast Health Coalition

What’s next

The North Fork Breast Health Coalition's annual Pink Pearl Gala will be held on April 17, 2026, where Steven 'Biggie' Ammirati will be honored with the NFBHC Community Spirit Award.

The takeaway

The North Fork Breast Health Coalition's ability to provide critical services and support to local breast cancer patients and survivors is greatly enhanced by the generosity and commitment of community members like Steven 'Biggie' Ammirati, who have donated their time, resources, and expertise over the years to further the coalition's mission.