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TEAM’s Community Cookoff<\/h1>\n

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TEAM’s beloved Men Who Cook event is back with a new name – Community Cookoff!<\/p>\n

Expect the same great food, drinks, raffles, music & fun! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 25th.<\/p>\n

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Tickets are all inclusive: all-you-can-eat food, open bar, music & entertainment!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Come on out for a casual night of fun and food, all in support of TEAM’s programs to benefit thousands across our community!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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RAFFLE TICKETS – $10 entries!<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Tickets on sale NOW!<\/strong><\/p>\n

PRIZES INCLUDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st Prize: 7 day\/ 6 night cruise for two on Holland America Line – Destination is your choice of Alaska, Carribean, Mexico, or Canada\/ New England<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

65 inch TCL Roku Smart TV
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$250 gift card to Stop & Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n

$150 gift card to Home Depot<\/strong><\/p>\n

$100 gift card to Market Place restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Need not be present to win! Purchase your tickets in-person at 30 Elizabeth St, Derby (open M-F, 8:30am – 4:30 pm), OR here online, and your ticket stubs will be mailed to you. All raffle proceeds support TEAM Inc’s programming to benefit our community.<\/em><\/h5>\n

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TEAM\u2019s 18th Annual Community Cookoff (formerly known as Men Who Cook) fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 25th<\/sup>, 2026. We hope you will be able to join us for an evening of culinary creations from dozens of volunteer chefs in our community, along with drinks, dancing and raffles.<\/p>\n

This event is essential to keep TEAM programs such as Meals on Wheels and medical transportation, community diaper bank, support services including housing, food, and home heating help, income tax assistance and so much more\u2026 fully operative & accessible, and able to meet the needs of all who turn to us in the most difficult of circumstances. We hope you will stand alongside us as we aim to ensure all our neighbors have the support and resources they need. And by attending the Community Cookoff, you will be a part of making a meaningful difference in the lives of over 19,000 individuals and families who turn to TEAM each year. This is a record number of people served \u2013 the needs in our community continue to grow, and we must make sure TEAM is able to respond!<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Space is limited! Please purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets include everything \u2013 all you can eat food, drinks, music & dancing and fun \u2013 and can be purchased via check or cash to TEAM, Inc. 30 Elizabeth St, Derby, CT Attn:\u00a0 Cookoff. Or, purchase your tickets online at teaminc.org\/communitycookoff\/<\/u><\/strong>. Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Any questions can be directed to Lillian McKenzie at lmckenzie@teaminc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

EVENT INCLUDES:<\/strong><\/p>\n