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Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, works in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, works in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Jumana Farho, from Syria, prepares Kunafa a traditional Syrian cake in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Jumana Farho, from Syria, prepares Kunafa a traditional Syrian cake in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, right, talks to Jumana Farho, from Syria, as they work in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, right, talks to Jumana Farho, from Syria, as they work in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, works in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, works in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Jumana Farho, from Syria, prepares Kunafa a traditional Syrian cake in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Jumana Farho, from Syria, prepares Kunafa a traditional Syrian cake in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Shaza Saker, of Syria, right, serves hummus to customers outside the HummusTown bistro in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Shaza Saker, of Syria, right, serves hummus to customers outside the HummusTown bistro in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Customers enjoy hummus outside the HummusTown bistro in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Customers enjoy hummus outside the HummusTown bistro in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, prepares falafel in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, prepares falafel in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, prepares boxes of falafel in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, prepares boxes of falafel in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Jumana Farho, from Syria, holds slices of bread as she works in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Jumana Farho, from Syria, holds slices of bread as she works in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

A falafel wrapped in bread is warmed up at a HummusTown kiosk in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

A falafel wrapped in bread is warmed up at a HummusTown kiosk in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

A menu is displayed outside a HummusTown kiosk in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

A menu is displayed outside a HummusTown kiosk in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, prepares boxes of falafel in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ruqaia Agha, a Palestinian woman from Ramla, prepares boxes of falafel in the HummusTown kitchen in Rome, Saturday, July 27, 2024. A pair of Syrians have created community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war. Created in 2018 as a "humanitarian catering service," HummusTown originally aimed at raising funds for families and friends in Syria. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)