Food Pantry Cook-Off – Looking for Teams! Rotary Fundraiser
May 17 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
$100
Have you ever wondered what you’d cook if your pantry was limited to what’s found at your local food pantry?
Now’s your chance to find out and make a difference!
Grab a friend and join the challenge!
Each team will receive a typical food pantry food bag and will have 3 hours to prepare a delicious dinner for a family of four.
Sign up:
Support a team:
Mail check to
P.O. Box 552
Toledo, OR 97391
Toledo, OR 97391
Meeting Information
Timbers Restaurant (541) 336-5012
181 South Main Street Toledo, OR 97391 Wednesday, 07:00 AM
181 South Main Street Toledo, OR 97391 Wednesday, 07:00 AM
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, May 17th
- Team Check-In & Bag Reveal: 9:00 AM
- Cooking Ends / Judging Begins: 12:00 PM
- Public Admission: 11:00 AM
- Location: Former Moose Lodge
161 SE 2nd St, Toledo, OR 97391
Competition Info:
- All cooking will be done on-site
- Judging begins promptly at noon
- Recipes must use only what’s provided (plus standard pantry basics)
Entry Fee: $100 per team
Public Entry: $10 per person
Includes: Tastings, Recipes, and a Drink!
Rules:
Rules
Team Structure
- Each team must consist of two participants.
- Teams will work collaboratively to create their dish.
Ingredients
- Each team will receive a mystery bag of food pantry ingredients.
- Teams may only use ingredients provided in the bag.
- Exception: Basic pantry staples—salt, pepper, oil, and water—will be provided to all teams.
- Unused Ingredients Rule:
- For each unused ingredient, 2 points will be deducted from the team’s final score.
Cooking Equipment
Teams may only use the following appliances, which will be provided on-site:
- Cooktop (Stove)
- Microwave
- Instant Pot
All other cooking equipment or appliances are prohibited.
Time Limit
- Teams will have 3 hours to plan, prepare, and present their dish.
Dish Requirements
- Teams must prepare one complete dish suitable for a family of four.
- Dishes will be evaluated on creativity, taste, and presentation.
Judging Criteria
Category Points
Taste 40
Creativity 30
Presentation 20
Time Management 10
Unused Ingredients-2 per unused item
Safety & Cleanliness
- Teams must maintain a clean and safe workspace at all times.
- Proper food safety practices are required throughout the event.