Join us for Crawford’s annual Chili Cook-Off, benefitting New England Justice For Our Neighbors, on:
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
at Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church
34 Dix Street, Winchester, MA
Crawford’s annual Chili Cook-Off brings together community from our church and beyond for an evening of fellowship, yummy food, and inspiring stories about the important work of New England Justice For Our Neighbors (NEJFON).
Think you have a winning chili recipe?
We have room for a dozen or more competitors, and we’re hoping for a wide variety of entries — including chicken, pork, beef, vegetarian, and vegan. Spice levels range from from sweet and mild to flaming hot. To enter the competition, click on the button below and sign up online, or contact the church office by calling 781-729-5056.
Other ways to help
There are lots of other ways to help, too – we are looking for volunteers to help set-up, serve, clean-up, and provide some extras that will turn chili tastings into a complete meal! Click on the button below to sign up to help.
Bring your family and friends, and your appetite! Taste as many chilies as you like, then pair a bowl of your favorite with salad, cornbread and dessert provided by our members, We always have a wide range of chili types available for tasting. We invite you to taste them all and then “vote” for your favorites with your contributions.
There is no charge to attend, but good will offerings will also be accepted at the door. Your financial contributions allow JFON to help families and children find a safe home in the US. The money we raise through this event helps support free legal counsel for immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in the area, provided by New England Justice For Our Neighbors, in their clinics located across Massachusetts (Lawrence, Lowell, Springfield, and Worcester). Visit newenglandjfon.org for more information.