Common Man Owner to Speak at Frugal Feast

Alex Ray, the owner of the Common Man restaurants in New Hampshire, will deliver the keynote address at this year's Frugal Feast to benefit the Seacoast Family Food Pantry of New Hampshire.

The event will be held at the Masonic Lodge on Middle Street on March 10 and it begins at 5 p.m., according to the food pantry's web site.

Ray, who owns 13 Common Man restaurants, including the Common Man on State Street, encourages his 800 employees to give back and leads by example, according to the food pantry's web site.

"It is impossible to separate Alex Ray from the restaurant family he has created and led since 1971. He literally is the Common Man. From one small restaurant in Ashland, he has built a Common Man Family with 13 locations throughout the state of New Hampshire," reads the food pantry's web site.

"As he grew his company, Alex instilled in his team a 'can do' attitude and a corporate culture that each restaurant is part of a community and has a welcome obligation to 'do good' and give back. Alex set the tone long ago. He continues to set an example for each of his more than 800 employees with his willingness to personally get involved, his unending enthusiasm and energy, and his desire that each event/fund-raiser be a complete success," the food pantry's web site reads.

The event will also feature a silent auction where guests can view all of the items donated by Seacoast area businesses before bidding on them. There will be also be a family supper served in the tradition of local soup kitchens that provide many individuals and families in our community access to hot meals.

For ticket information, please visit the food pantry's web site.