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Saying there are unprecedented levels of hunger in the Ottawa region, the head of the Ottawa Mission is appealing for donations to help feed the community this Easter.
There are two visitors that we've come to expect at holiday time: Santa Claus down the chimney and Rocco DeFazio on Food Friday. Rocco's back! And this time he's joined by special guest star, Chef Ric Orlando. We'll roll back the years and talk about Italian Christmases from long ago.
After turning his life around thanks to the support of a concerned cook, chef helps others do the same through the Food Services Training Program at the Ottawa Mission kitchen that bears his name.
Organizers hope to raise $300,000 to help hungry and homeless as sponsors match up to $95,000 in donations at event with headliners that include Blue Rodeo.
The Ottawa Mission served up a record 6,189 turkey meals at its downtown location on Monday and through its food truck.