While many people are shopping, cooking and making travel plans for Christmas, there are those who are in need of a good meal. Ferrante Winery & Ristorante in Harpersfield Township, Ohio is doing something about helping those in need of a good meal. At the inspiration of the Ferrante family and Executive Chef Nina Kacvinsky, other wineries and businesses have joined with them to offer “Feed the Hungry Hearts” on December 21, 2010. This free meal from 5pm to 7pm is offered to community members who need a hot meal. The dinner will be at 5585 State Route 307 in Geneva, Ohio.

According to an email from Ferrante Winery, “The Ferrante Family has always been blessed with a strong Italian heritage which always included lots of family, friends and food.  ‘In remembrance of my Father, Peter Ferrante who passed away last year, we hope to start our own Ferrante Family and Staff Christmas tradition sharing his love of the holiday season’ Mary Jo Ferrante.”

Numerous businesses are participating with Ferrante Winery & Ristorante including Sysco Foods, Orlando, Northern Haserot, Coke, Blue Ribbon and area wineries.

The hot meal will include Penne Pasta Snowflakes, Holly Salad, Santa Rolls and Rudolph butter with Christmas cookies. Santa Claus will also make an appearance.

It is remarkable what individual wineries can do when they take the lead to help others in need. Ferrante Winery & Ristorante is an inspiration and is setting a wonderful example that other wineries and businesses may want to think about following.

More details can be obtained at 466-8466 or visit www.FerranteWinery.com.