Make A Difference, Ocean State Job Lot To Donate 2,000 Turkeys
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Make A Difference, Ocean State Job Lot To Donate 2,000 Turkeys
Additionally, Ocean State Job Lot has donated $4,500 toward the cost of the turkeys, as well as 2,000 pounds of Maine potatoes, to be distributed to shelters, churches, schools, soup kitchens, and food programs in Rhode Island that serve the needy this time of year.
“Job Lot is by far our biggest donor,” states Allen B. Gammons, Jr., a Board member of the West Warwick-based Make A Difference Foundation since its inception in 1992. "We are grateful to Job Lot for their generosity allowing us to not only increase the amount of turkeys we can give away this Thanksgiving, but to add an additional meal site to our list of recipients.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTBeginning at 12:30 pm, after several organizations pick up their donated food on their own, a caravan of volunteers of all ages will follow the trucks to each of the planned stops from Pawtucket to Providence, unloading the turkeys and potatoes via assembly line and delivering holiday cheer to the program recipients throughout the day.
Over 20 organizations are on the 2013 list to receive the turkeys and potatoes, including: AIDS Care (Providence), Camp Street Ministries (Providence), Laureen Grebien Holiday Baskets Program (Pawtucket), North Kingstown Food Pantry, Providence Rescue Mission (Cranston), numerous churches with meal programs, and, new for 2013, Nickerson House Community Center (Providence).
“I’ve been doing this for 22 years and many of us bring our children and family members to participate,” states Shannon Russell, vice president and treasurer of the Make A Difference Foundation Board. “It’s an eye opener for many to witness first-hand the need in our state, by seeing the homeless in line for food, some holding babies even in the pouring rain. It teaches our children to appreciate their lives and not be selfish or take things for granted. Thanks to Job Lot and others who contributed funds, we can feed even more people and truly make a difference in our state this Thanksgiving.”
5 Great Spots For Dining Out On Thanksgiving 2013
The Capital Grille, Providence
Steak for Thanksgiving? Heck, we'd take a Capital Grill steak any day, any where, any time. This Thanksgiving the Providence institution will be open, and will feature their daily menu of dry-aged steaks and other delights. And YES, they'll have all of the traditional Thanksgiving specials you'd expect, too. The wine list is another reason to pick the Capital Grille as it will feature something to accent the seasonal food on the plate.
1 Union Station
(401) 521-5600
http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/
The Shelter Harbor Inn, Westerly
One of our favorite holiday spots in Rhode Island is the Shelter Harbor Inn. Located in the southwest corner of our little state, you can find good food and drink here 365 days a year. On special occasions, it becomes a warm and inviting place to spend the day or evening. This year they feature a four-course menu that begins with soup or chowder. That is followed by a salad with a cranberry/champagne vinaigrette and your choice of four entrees. Finish up with a choice of four desserts highlighted by Indian pudding a la mode.
10 Wagner Rd.
(401) 322-8883
http://www.shelterharborinn.com/
Faial Restaurant, Smithfield
For a classic, old-school feeling holiday, check out Faial Restaurant. This Portuguese/American classic has been feeding the hungry masses in Smithfield for years now. They feature a menu of local seafood classics and Portuguese cuisine inspired by family recipes. On Thanksgiving, they will be featuring a menu that includes prime rib, surf and turf, lobsters, filet mignon and of course, the full turkey dinner. You can still get all of their famous seafood dishes that day too as the whole menu will be offered.
970 Douglas Pike
(401) 231-1100
http://www.faialrestaurant.com/
The Chapel Grille, Cranston
If you are looking for a beautiful location paired with delicious food, leave it to the capable folks running the Chapel Grille. Located in an historic chapel that dates to 1891, the restaurant features soaring vaulted ceilings and lots of exposed rock walls. It also features impeccable cuisine by the culinary team led by Chef Tim Kelly. Their Thanksgiving menu features both traditional Thanksgiving classics and the Chapel Grille's own tasty Italian food. We are intrigued by the Berkshire pork chop with sweet potato flan and braised collard greens.
3000 Chapel View Blvd
(401) 944-4900
http://www.chapelgrilleri.com/
Aspire Seasonal Kitchen, Providence
The restaurant located in the Hotel Providence if offering a delicious-sounding Thanksgiving buffet. We love that we can immediately help ourselves to seconds! Beginning with the parsnip, chestnut and soup and culminating with a choice of six desserts, this menu has it all. The entrée choices feature turkey, chicken, cod, and bone-in ham. The pecan and sweet potato pie seems like a sweet finish...no pun intended!
311 Westminster St.
(401) 521-3333
http://www.aspirerestaurant.com/
