Approximately 300 people enjoyed chili and delicious baked goods Friday at Habitat for Humanity’s Fifth Annual Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale, which was held at the First Methodist Church CFC due to the rainy weather. “Chili Fever” from the DeKalb County Board of Education won the “Best Chili” award, and “The Courthouse Gang” from the DeKalb County Courthouse followed in second place. In the decorating contest, “Chili Fever” from the DeKalb County Board of Education placed first, followed by “Great Bowls of Fire” from Bradley Printing in second place.
According to Tecia Puckett Pryor, Habitat Chili Cook-off committee member, the event raised approximately $3,200.00, which will be used toward the building of the third Habitat house in DeKalb County. “We were really pleased with the turnout, especially in light of the weather,” said Pryor. “We are grateful to all the chili teams for their hard work and dedication to this event and to all those who made the delicious baked goods. The bake sale alone raised over $1,100.00 and is vital to the success of this event.” Pryor added, “We’re already looking forward to next year.”
Twelve teams participated in the event, including “Great Bowls of Fire” from Bradley Printing, “Chili Fever” from the DeKalb County Board of Education, “Hot Checks Chili” from DeKalb Community Bank, “The Courthouse Gang” from the DeKalb County Courthouse, “Edgar Evins Chili Peppers” from Edgar Evins State Park, “The Janney Bean Counters” from Tom Janney, CPA and Associates, “Three-Star Chili” from the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce, “The Risk Takers” from Jackie Smith State Farm Insurance, “Freedom Fire Bowls” from the DeKalb County Republican Women’s Club, “Southern Smokehouse Crew” from Rick Lynch, and “Blessed and Highly ‘Flavored’ Chili” from Allen’s Chapel Methodist Church. The Smithville Review had a “Review to the Rescue” table for post-chili relief.
Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates houses in partnership with volunteers and families in need, regardless of their ethnic or religious background. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. To contact Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County, please call 215-8181.
(Photos provided by Tecia Puckett-Pryor)
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