Rachael Ray Comes to Wilmington

NOTE:  The Wilmington Ohio Benefit Bank is helping to register community members in need.  Tell a friend or stop by our office on Saturday from 9-12 to register for this event (you can also register to help out!)!!

Courtsey of the Wilmington News Journal


Rachael Ray Show to host dinner in Wilmington

NEWS JOURNAL STAFF REPORT

Economically, times may be tough, but the Wilmington area community knows that there is a lot to be thankful about. And an Emmy-winning talk show host is helping bring the spirit of thanksgiving to the city in a big way.

“Worried about Thanksgiving dinner? The Rachael Ray Show’s got you covered,” a show spokesperson said Wednesday. We can’t fix the economy, but we can do our part — and what we know about is food. So if you’re worried about a Thanksgiving meal, you can relax — we’ve got a plan. We’re inviting residents of Wilmington who are facing economic hardship to have a Thanksgiving dinner on us. The dinner will be held in town on Nov. 8. It’s a chance to share what we have, and celebrate what we’re thankful for, as a community.”

A show spokesperson said that Ray will be in attendance at the event, which will be held at the Roberts Convention Centre.

To attend the dinner, area residents must register for the opportunity. Everyone who registers must be at least 18 years of age, and must show a government-issued photo ID proving residence in the 45177 zip code. You can register in two ways:

Online, at www.RachaelRayShow.com/Ohio by phone at 1-800-972-2579.

Registrants may bring up to five other guests with them to the dinner. You must register by midnight Nov. 1, 2009. Additional restrictions apply.

“We will make every effort to accommodate everyone who registers, but seating capacity is limited,” a show spokesperson said. “You will be notified by Nov. 4 with confirmation if you have gained admission to dinner. We expect to be able to feed everyone who registers … but if you do not receive a confirmation, it means that unfortunately we’ve reached seating capacity.”

For residents who are not in need this holiday season, there are other opportunities to participate.

“If you’re lucky enough to have a full pantry this holiday season, we invite you to join us in serving others in your community as we pull this dinner together,” a show spokesperson said, which could include activities such as cooking and decorating. “You can contact us at 1-800-2579 and offer to help. We encourage residents who are not in need to leave dinner seats open for neighbors hit hardest by the economy.

“Times are tough — and that’s when people depend on each other the most. So count on us for a Thanksgiving dinner, Nov. 8. The Rachael Ray show is looking forward to sharing the blessings of the season with Wilmington.”