Come hungry. Bring your best dish. Support justice.

Feed the Need is Home Is Here NOLA’s International Cook-Off & Bake-Off, celebrating the rich flavors, traditions, and cultures of the more than 70 countries represented by the immigrant community members our organization has served.

Join us on Sunday, December 20 at The Broadside for an afternoon of incredible food, friendly competition, and community, all while raising critical funds to support immigrant justice.

🍴 Come to Taste

Sample dishes from our competitors, discover flavors from around the world, and vote for your favorites!

Early Bird: $15
Regular Admission: $25

👩‍🍳 Cook & Compete

Bring a favorite recipe, family tradition, or your own culinary creation and enter the competition for $20.

Choose your category:

Savory • Sweet • Wildcard

Share your food, your culture, and your story while competing for bragging rights and the community’s vote. We'd love if your dish reflects one of the countries below.

❤️ Every Bite Supports Justice

Our goal is to raise $10,000 through Feed the Need.

Proceeds support Home Is Here NOLA’s work providing free legal services, advocacy, and guidance to detained immigrants navigating complex legal proceedings.

Every ticket, competition entry, sponsorship, and donation helps ensure access to fair hearings, due process, and justice.

Event Details

📅 Sunday, December 20, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 The Broadside
600 N. Broad St., New Orleans

Cook. Taste. Vote. Give. Together, we can Feed the Need.

Feed The Need

Celebrating Cultures. Building Community. Supporting Justice.