Local Restaurant Owner Continues Tradition of Giving Free Meals To Anyone In Need For Thanksgiving Sunday

The Original Spaghetti House Pizzeria owner Ilir Sino is continuing his giving spirit tradition as he plans to give our free hot meals for Thanksgiving Sunday to anyone in need.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ILIR SINO.

He typically offers free hot meals during Easter and Christmas but has included Thanksgiving for this year.

Meals will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spaghetti House, 512 George St. S. They can be picked up or delivered.

Sino announced on his Facebook that on Friday evening, he is inviting Peterborough and the surrounding area to come grab a meal. According to a Facebook comment on his original post, people can also request meals for others.

Sino has a history of philanthropy. In November 2022, he donated $1,500 to Alternatives Community Program Services Peterborough. He has also donated to local sports teams and other charities.

He opened his production facility, Sino’s Fine Foods, located at 597 Monaghan Rd. in the summer of 2022. The business produces his sauces, dressings, soups, oven-ready dinners and more.

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Local Restaurant Owner Determined to Give Over 1,300 Free Meals On Easter Sunday

The Original Spaghetti House Pizzeria owner Ilir Sino gave out 1,300 meals on Christmas Day last year and he’s aiming to beat that number for Easter Sunday.

His restaurant is giving away pasta and dessert to anyone who needs it on Easter Sunday.

Sino gave out 1,300 meals last Christmas and intends on keeping up this tradition every Easter Sunday adn Christmas Day. PHOTO COURTESY OF ILIR SINO.

Sino made the announcement on his Facebook last Thursday and is inviting Peterborough and the surrounding area to come grab a meal.

“Sino's family tradition is every Easter Sunday and Christmas Day, we will welcome everyone in need for free a meal and dessert from my family, as long as I'm alive,” said Sino in his Facebook post. “When I'm gone, my children will continue this tradition for our city.”

A full staff will be on hand to help Sino cook and distribute the meals.

Sino has had a history of philanthropy as he donated $1,500 to Alternatives Community Program Services Peterborough last November. He has also donated to local sports teams and other charities.

The Original Spaghetti House Pizzeria is located at 512 George St. S. off the corner of Lansdowne Street.

He opened his own production facility, Sino’s Fine Foods, located at 597 Monaghan Rd. last summer. The business produces his sauces, dressings, soups, oven-ready dinners and more.

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Local Restaurant Owner Offering 900 Meals to Those In Need for Christmas Day

The Original Spaghetti House Pizzeria is offering 900 hot lunches to anyone in need on Christmas Day according to a Facebook post by owner Ilir Sino posted on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Ilir Sino.

“I will like to thank all 900 people who share my invitation for Christmas Day for free hot lunch for people in need,” said Sino. “I'm blessed to be part of this community and I will do anything to help the people of this community.”

The Original Spaghetti House Pizzeria is located at 512 George St. S. off the corner of Lansdowne Street. The hot lunches will be available for carryout from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sino is no stranger to philanthropy as he has donated $1,500 to Alternatives Community Program Services Peterborough last month. He has also donated to local sports teams and other charities.

“This is the first time we invite our friends to be part of our family for Christmas but it will not be the last,” remarked Sino.

He opened his own production facility, Sino’s Fine Foods, located at 597 Monaghan Rd. in the summer. The business produces his sauces, dressings, soups, oven-ready dinners and more.

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