![]() ![]() “We’re probably going to serve over 12,000 turkey dinners this year for Thanksgiving,” says Allen-Watson. He got started just after 4 a.m., preparing for a record year in meals served.Ĭhef Ric Allen-Watson handing out Thanksgiving meals outside the Ottawa Mission on Monday, Oct. Ottawa Mission executive chef Ric Allen-Watson is the engine that keeps this kitchen going. Even by 10 a.m., an hour ahead of opening, we were down Besserer, up Cumberland, going around the block. “The lineups were this morning around the block when I came in. ![]() ![]() “More demand than we’ve ever seen,” says Ottawa Mission CEO Peter Tilley. It’s also costing the Mission more to serve it. Food prices have skyrocketed in the last few years, meaning fewer peole can afford to buy food. “Especially when you’re on ODSP, money is really tight,” says O’Hara. O’Hara says he’s thankful today for the Ottawa Mission and everything they do to help the community. “The meals are very delicious here,” says O’Hara Hundreds lined up for a hot meal, including John O’Hara. It was another outdoor Thanksgiving for the Ottawa Mission this year, and it’s one of the busiest ever. ![]()
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