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Rachael Ray to host Thanksgiving dinner in area
UPDATE: a redesign show’s crew is giving soup kitchen major overhaul as part of Ray’s visit.
Talk show host Rachael Ray will bring her show and a heap of Thanksgiving fixing to Wilmington Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 and 8.
Ray is inviting Wilmington residents who have faced economic hardship to a free Thanksgiving dinner Sunday at the Roberts Convention Centre.
Cincinnati native and former 98 Degrees member Nick Lachey will attend the dinner, according to Ray’s representatives.
“The Rachael Ray Show,” which will tape an episode, also plans to visit Sugartree Soup Kitchen.
Wilmington residents were rocked when DHL, that community’s major employer, announced last year that it was leaving.
The company has ceased most operations there.
“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,” a message posted the The Rachael Ray Show website says.
Visit www.RachaelRayShow.com/Ohio or call 1-800-972-2579 to register to attend the dinner.
Those who registers must be at least 18 years of age, and must show a government-issued photo ID proving they live in the 45177 zip code.
The show also seeks volunteers willing to help stage the dinner. Call (800) -972-2579 to help.
This isn’t the first time the plight of Wilmington workers has gained the attention of a national celebrity.
Comedian Jay Leno in May preformed two free shows there as part of Jay’s Comedy Stimulus Plan.
Click here to see a gallery of photos from Leno’s shows.
Ray’s show has ties to the Miami Valley. Wayne High School grad Kim White is a makeup artist on the show.
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By barry
October 29, 2009 4:36 PM | Link to this
that’s a nice thing she is doing. gotta repect it when famous people do something good
By Jim
October 29, 2009 5:10 PM | Link to this
This is a cool idea by Rachael Ray. Not only is she a good cook, but she’s easy on the eyes.
By WhataboutDayton
October 30, 2009 10:07 AM | Link to this
What about the Dayton area? We’ve lost GM and NCR, many other jobs have been lost too. More people live here than in Wilmington too. We miss out on everything because of the reputation of the West side.
By Shibe
October 30, 2009 10:33 AM | Link to this
It would have been nicer, if this dinner was a lot closer to Thanksgiving though.
By kristin
October 30, 2009 11:20 AM | Link to this
I’m sure Rachel wants to spend Thanksgiving with her family and allow her staff the same luxury - sad that someone has to find something negative in a someone giving up THEIR time and helping out.
By Rachelle
October 30, 2009 11:36 AM | Link to this
I think this is nice of Rachel Ray to do this free dinner.
By Tammi
October 30, 2009 12:02 PM | Link to this
WhataboutDayton how many people were left without jobs there? In Wilmington there were 6000+ jobs lost. That may or may not seem like a lot to you, but it is when there is no other jobs available at the payrate ABX/DHL provided. That’s the difference. People in Dayton, have other opportunities to look forward to. People from Wilmington have to drive up to 2 hours to work now, if they are lucky enough to find jobs. That’s the difference and that’s why celebrities are paying so much attention to Wilmington.
By Biff
October 30, 2009 12:24 PM | Link to this
Who cares. A mediocre cook at best. Now, if it were Gianna DeLaurentis, THATS a story!!! SHE’S easy on the eyes.
By Just Wondering
October 30, 2009 2:24 PM | Link to this
I’m sure there are families who would like to participate in this Thanksgiving dinner and that are unemployed because of DHL/ABX Air leaving Wilmington, however they do not live in the Wilmington zip code area. I don’t think that’s fair for someone who may not have anywhere to go for Thanksgiving, but since they live outside of the Wilmington zip code, they can’t participate. Maybe in addition to a driver’s license to show you live in the 45177 zip code, you could also accept a DHL/ABX Air badge or have another way to prove that person/family was laid off from DHL/ABX.
By kitten
October 30, 2009 4:00 PM | Link to this
I totally agree with just wondering. My family was devastated by DHL leaving. They affected those working at DHL and those who depended on DHL for business. Those who worked for DHL should be included whether or not they live in the 45177 zip code.
By kitten
October 30, 2009 4:01 PM | Link to this
I totally agree with just wondering. My family was devastated by DHL leaving. They affected those working at DHL and those who depended on DHL for business. Those who worked for DHL should be included whether or not they live in the 45177 zip code.
By Ron
October 30, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this
You.ll never see anything like this in Dayton. Just ask the city, look at the city, know it’s history the last few years. Then vote the same city fathers in AGAIN
By WhataboutDayton
October 30, 2009 9:57 PM | Link to this
Tammi, you may not believe it, but it’s worse in Dayton. There are a lot more than 6000 unemployed here, and some of us already ARE being forced to look for work in far away places like Cinci, Columbus, and Indy. This is just another opportunity to give more to the recently broke while not caring about those who lost their jobs way before DHL went out of business.