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For additional information, contact: Colleen K. Crane, The Capuchin Province of St. Joseph Public Relations Office 414.374.8841, ext. 27 (cell) 414.254.2808

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ANDIAMO RESTAURANT GROUP TO AID CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN GUESTS

JOE VICARI OF ANDIAMO RESTAURANT GROUP CHALLENGES OTHER DETROIT RESTAURANTIERS

Detroit, MI (August 22, 2006) –Andiamo Restaurant Group will be supplying Capuchin Soup Kitchen guests a meal at one of the best restaurants in town, August 30!

With the assistance of Carmela Food Distributors, Andiamo’s will be serving lunch (11 AM-1 PM) and dinner (4-6 PM) at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s 4390 Conner Street location. Master Chef Aldo will be overseeing ten Andiamo chefs who will be assisting in the preparation and serving of the restaurant’s food. It is anticipated that over 1600 working poor and chronically poor will be served.

“Food is the very essence of life,” Joe Vicari, President/CEO of Andiamo Restaurant Group, explains. “Our helping out provides assistance to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and it gives the soup kitchen guests something special. I challenge other Detroit restaurants to do the same. I want to give back to the community. What better way than to reach out to those who need the help the most.”

Brother Jerry Smith, Executive Director of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, continues, “For our guests, food is perhaps the focal point of their day. This is a wonderful opportunity for our guests to have an experience that normally would not be made available to them.”

Andiamo’s has 10 locations in the metro Detroit area. www.andiamoitalia.com Founded in 1929, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen has served Metro Detroit by providing food and other material assistance, spiritual encouragement and direction to those in need. Serving over 2,000 meals a day, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen also provides household items, a food pantry, shower program, and clothing. The Capuchin Soup Kitchen also includes a children’s tutoring program and Earth Works, an urban organic garden that feeds Detroit’s hungry. The soup kitchen is a ministry of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph. The province is headquartered in Detroit and serves Capuchin ministries worldwide. www.thecapuchins.org