Fiorenza's Food For Friends (F4), a local food recovery nonprofit, is the new host of the annual West Chester Chili Cook-Off. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. on West Gay Street in West Chester. The event was formerly hosted by the Rotary Club of West Chester.

F4 is seeking competitors, sponsors, and vendors to participate. F4 anticipates that the event will feature more than 50 entrants, including teams representing restaurants, businesses, and nonprofits as well as local individuals. Prizes will be awarded, including the People's Choice Award.

F4 seeks to eradicate hunger in America and raise awareness of hunger with a strategic and innovative food recovery and production process. F4 serves as a connector that establishes sustainable partnerships and coordinates the logistics of food donations on behalf of other nonprofits feeding the hungry. F4 works with local businesses and other entities interested in giving back to their local community by donating excess food; these entities include markets, food distributors, restaurants, caterers, and schools. F4 also coordinates food drives that enable businesses and communities to donate to local nonprofits feeding those who are hungry.

A new addition this year will be a beer garden located on Church Street between Gay and Chestnut streets. Also, Church Street from Gay to Market streets will be reserved for area nonprofits, which will offer information about their services and products.

For more information and to sign up, visit https://westchesterchilicookoff.com/. Details are also available by emailing contact@westchesterchilicookoff.com.

To learn more about F4, email team@f4service.org or search for @F4Service on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.