Event: Community Soup-er
Date: Sunday, March 16th
Seatings: 5:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Location: First Parish Congregational Church UCC, 12 Beach Street, Saco, ME 04072
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In addition to supporting local businesses, Biddeford & Saco Restaurant Week gives back to the community by contributing to local food scarcity programs. Restaurant Week kicks off on March 16th with the Community Soup-er, held at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco. Attendees will enjoy a selection of soups, breads, and desserts donated by area restaurants, with all proceeds benefiting the Biddeford and Saco food pantries. In addition to the meal, handmade ceramic bowls will be available for purchase. Guests will also enjoy live music, making for a community-focused evening of good food for a great cause!

FOOD DRIVE

You can help us make an even bigger impact by contributing to our food drive during the Community Soup-er! Suggested items for non-perishable food donations are listed below. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

• Canned Meat & Fish (tuna, chicken, ham)
• Cereal
• Jarred Butters (Almond, Peanut)
• Jelly/Jam
• Crackers & Cookies
• All types of Nuts, Raisins & Dried Fruit
• Spaghetti Sauce
• Hamburger Helper
• Taco Meal Box
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Soups
• Oatmeal
• Canned Vegetables
• Canned SpaghettiOs or Ravioli
• Dried or Canned Beans
• Jello or Pudding Cups
• Granola/Protein Bars
• Cake Mix, Brownie Mix, Frosting
• Anything for kids: Goldfish crackers, juice boxes, etc.

Event: FYOOD Cooking Competition
Date: Wednesday, March 19th
Time: 5:00-7:30pm
Location: BRCOT Culinary Program Kitchen & Dining Room, 10 Maplewood Ave, Biddeford, ME 04005
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• Audience: $15 (includes live viewing, made-to-order pasta dinner, and student chef demonstrations)
• Chef Team Entry: $50 (limited to four teams; winners receive the FYOOD Trophy and recognition)

Get ready for a culinary showdown! FYOOD (pronounced “feud”) is an exciting, fast-paced cooking competition where amateur home chefs go head-to-head in a battle of creativity, skill, and flavor. Taking place during Biddeford Saco Restaurant Week, this event will highlight the passion for food in our community while supporting the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology’s (BRCOT) Culinary Program.

Competitors will face two mystery ingredient challenges: a savory round and a sweets round. Their final dishes will be judged by a panel of professional chefs, local celebrities, and BRCOT Culinary Program Director Chef Steve. Only two teams will emerge victorious, winning a trophy and serious bragging rights!

Head to Eventbrite to purchase your audience member tickets or sign up your team to compete!