10th Anniversary Chili Smackdown

Chili lovers across Long Island can enjoy both meat-based and vegan chili selections offered at various locations this October while raising funds for community mental health services by participating in the annual “2020 Chili Smackdown,” a multi-faceted, four-day, chili-centric event.

“Chili Smackdown” offerings will be available from local restaurants from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, with a portion of proceeds benefiting local mental health services.

Participants also have the option of visiting the Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW) at 939 Johnson Avenue in Ronkonkoma on Saturday, October 17 between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm to enjoy “grab-and-go,” drive-up pints of chili from their cars.  Volunteers – with COVID-appropriate masks and gloves – will bring chili to participants’ cars under guidelines approved by the Suffolk County Health Department.

The event will culminate in a Facebook Live award ceremony at 7:00 pm on October, 19 to recognize “Chili Teams” that have provided the most chili and to award raffle prizes, which include a range of products, services, and experiences.

This year, MHAW modified the format of the annual “Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival” to conform with social distancing and other public health guidelines associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 format is also intended to provide an economic boost to local businesses that have struggled as a result of the virus.

Below you will find information about how you can register a chili team, order pints of chili in advance at a discount, participate in our exciting online raffle, make a contribution, as well as how you or your company can become a sponsor.

Get the 10th Anniversary Chili

Smackdown Commemorative Cookbook

This limited edition chili coobook contains dozens of chili recipes -- and chili-inspired recipes -- curated to give you some of most delicious and easy-to-make meat and vegan chili dishes.  The book includes Chili Cook-Off photos from throughout the years and at just $10, it is sure to sell-out fast, so order yours today by clicking here.

Show Your Support with a Chili Smackdown Face Mask

RAFFLE WINNERS!

PEOPLE'S RAFFLE WINNERS
Colleen Merlo     Amazing Olive: $100 Gift Card
Andrew Garbarino     Bath Set: lotions, body wash, etc
Judy Rocco     Cake Baking Basket
Sheila Carpenter     Dog basket: Dog bed filled with goodies and $100 PetSmart Gift Card
Sheridee Rocco     Hello Fresh $100 Gift Card Cookware Set
Colleen Merlo     Herbivore Hair Salon, Bay Shore: gift card for wash, cut & style
Judy Rocco     Italian Cooking Basket
Andrew Garbarino     Lottery Tree: Value $50 in scratch-off tickets
Deborah Rode     MKF Designer Handbag: $49 Value
Jessica Wells     NBA/WNBA: Duffle bag filled with gifts and swag
Kristi Bosco     One-Hour Photo Shoot by Kaishotz: $150 Value
David Jensen     Pampered Chef Gift Basket: $82 Value
Kerri Hinkley     Starbucks Coffee Basket
Sheridee Rocco     Sur La Table: $100 Gift Card for the gourmet chef
Sheridee Rocco     Tupperware Basket Six Pieces: $129 Value
Michael Stoltz     Two 8x10 Double Matted Chemical Free Garden Prints by Ruth McDade
Siomary Marte     Two bottles of Italian Wine plus wine glasses: $50 Value
Ruth McDade     Vegan Dessert Basket: $58 Value
Andrew Garbarino     Wellness Basket: $150 Value
Catherine DeSalvo     Whole Food Market $50 Gift Card and Chili Cooking Starter Kit
Andrew Garbarino     Yoga 7-Piece Kit includes mat and carrying bag: $78.99 Value

PREMIUM RAFFLE WINNERS
Andrew Garbarino    Apple iPad: $429.00 Value
Kerri Hinkley            Family Nite Package: Projector, Screen, Popcorn Maker, Fire Pit: $423 Value
Paula Fries    Fitbit and $100 Nike Gift Card: $299.95 Value

To pick-up your prize or to have it shipped, contact Ruth McDade at rmcdade@mhaw.org or call 631-672-9613.

Can't make it?

We'll miss you, but there's still a way you can participate.  By giving generously to our GoFundMe campaign, you can help further our efforts to provide community-based mental health programs as well as vital support services for our Veterans.  Please click here to make your donation today.