Dear friend,

TEAM’s 18th Annual Community Cookoff (formerly known as Men Who Cook) fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 25th, 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.

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… 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.

Space is limited! Please purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets are $65 each and include everything – all you can eat food, drinks, music & dancing and fun.

Questions can be directed to Lillian McKenzie; lmckenzie@teaminc.org. Let’s come together as a community for a fun night in support of TEAM & their vital programs! We look forward to seeing you on April 25th!

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TEAM is a private, not-for-profit human services agency whose mission is to ensure the causes & conditions of poverty are being addressed and the communities, families, and individuals we serve are empowered and strengthened through education, support, and opportunities. Our commitment is to the economically disadvantaged and vulnerable at-risk people in our region, and TEAM’s footprint in the community spans Early Childhood & Head Start, Basic Needs & Case Management Services, Elderly Services & Meals on Wheels, Employment & Training Supports, Housing Supports, and more. TEAM serves the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton and Woodbridge. We also provide Early Childhood & Head Start services in Naugatuck and Waterbury.

TEAM's Community Cook-off

formerly Men Who Cook