UPDATE: The Ottawa Mission says the final total for Thanksgiving meals served this year came in Monday afternoon at 13,605, a new record. ottnews
“The meals are very delicious here,” says O’Hara“Especially when you’re on ODSP, money is really tight,” says O’Hara. “They hold three dinners every year. Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter.”
Ottawa Mission executive chef Ric Allen-Watson is the engine that keeps this kitchen going. He got started just after 4 a.m., preparing for a record year in meals served. “We’re probably going to serve over 12,000 turkey dinners this year for Thanksgiving,” says Allen-Watson. “Our food truck, which as been out for a week, and the numbers on that food truck for the full seven days is 10,558 meals. Then we have our meals that we’re serving today, which is going to be over 2,000 for sure.”The mission served up 6,000 pounds of turkey, 3,000 pounds of peeled potatoes, 2,000 pounds of glazed fresh carrots, 150 gallons of gravy and 900 vegetarian quiches.
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