02/27/2026
🌶️🎉 National Chili Day = Chili Cook-Off Fun! 🎉🌶️
What better way to celebrate National Chili Day than with a little friendly competition? Several of our amazing staff members prepared their favorite chili recipes and shared them with fellow staff and participants. Everyone had the chance to taste and vote for the most flavorful bowl of the bunch!
🏆 The winner? Chili #2, made by our very own Social Services Coordinator, Lauren! Last year’s champion, Julie, proudly presented Lauren with her certificate — and of course, bragging rights for the year!
Each chili featured a secret ingredient (Lauren’s was grape jelly 🍇!), and cornbread was served between tastings to cleanse everyone’s palate.
Beyond the competition, the best part was the reminiscing. Participants shared sweet memories of winter comfort meals — enjoying chili with cornbread, on hot dogs, over nachos, or served over rice. It’s safe to say chili is a favorite for just about everyone! ❤️