The Maplewood Chili Cookoff
The Maplewood Chili Cookoff returns on February 23rd, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. This fan-favorite event allows locals to show off their chili-cooking skills (with meat, veggie, and kids categories) in a neighborly competition for the prize!
Attendees get to vote, and, thanks to these amazing sponsors, all proceeds benefit MEND!
If you’d like to become a sponsor, click here.
10 Days of 10Ks (Year 8!): 7/11/25 – 7/20/25
It’s baaaaccck – start thinking about carving out 10 days in mid-July to run, and connect with community, for a great cause!
Can’t wait? Save your spot here!
The Green Bean Gala
Mark Your Calendars for October 3rd, 2025, and start searching for your greenest, bean-iest fashions to wear to MEND’s annual Green Bean Gala!
We have some new fun and surprises in store for this year’s event – you won’t want to miss it!
Thank you to the 2024 Green Bean Gala Sponsors!
Watch the MEND Virtual Town Hall Video
Have 53 minutes and a deep interest in the current trends in hunger relief in Essex County? Check out this recording of MEND’s Annual Town Hall, from June 2024, where you’ll hear directly from those doing hunger relief work in the community, and how your support continues to make an impact!