Pink Shell hosts benefit chili cook-off
The American Culinary Federation, Southwest Florida Chefs Association, will hold its second annual “chili cook off” on Sunday, July 10, at The Pink Shell Beach and Resort Spa on Fort Myers Beach.
The chili cook off is a benefit for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. The public is invited to taste the chili entries after 5 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring generous nonperishable food donations for the food bank. Pink Shell is providing a band- so come for music, fun, and great chili.
Individuals can vote on the people’s choice and most unique entries. The official judging will start at 6 p.m. and the winner will be announced around 7 p.m. Beverages will be available for purchase at the Pink Shell bars.
The cook off is limited to 20 team or individual entries. The cost is $35 per entry. For more information contact Chef Craig Panneton at 463-8613, 463-6181 or cpanneton@pinkshell.com.
The Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to families in need through a network of more than 170 local nonprofit agencies in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades counties, who provide food to more than 30,000 people monthly. More than 900,000 pounds of food are distributed monthly. For every dollar donated, about $6 in food value goes back to the community. In the past fiscal year, The Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than 11.5 million pounds of food and other grocery products.
Additional information about or to contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, contact 334-7007 or go to harrychapinfoodbank.org.