WABASH, IN- The Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Cook-Off (WCCC), which takes place the third Saturday in October each year, continues to be one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th, 2024 beginning at noon.
Over the years, the Cook-Off has raised an impressive $740,000, including Wabash County United Fund’s generous matching grant, adding up to $10,000 annually to event donations. All proceeds raised for and during this fun and exciting cook-off competition are donated to local charities who support our community by providing much needed food, transportation, housing, education, and many other important causes— all within Wabash County.
Emily Overlander, President of Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity announced, “In honor of the 2024 chili cook-off event, the committee is excited to share that 24 Wabash County charitable organizations will benefit from this year’s event! These 24 recipients will be spotlighted both online and on the radio leading up to the event, as we aim to bring awareness of these organizations to our community— and to highlight the wonderful work they do. We are very proud to support the following charities in 2024.
-85 Hope Free Medical Clinic
-Advantage Housing
-Babe of Wabash County
-Common Ground Prayer House
-Daniel’s Place
-F.I.S.H. Of Wabash
-FAME
-Furry Fix
-Growing Grounds
-Helping Hands of Wabash Co.
-Housing Action of Wabash Co.
-Junior Achievement
-LaFontaine Community Alliance
-Lighthouse Missions
-Living Well in Wabash Co.
-Manchester Early Learning Center
-Paradise Spring
-The Honeywell Foundation
-Wabash County Cancer Society
-Wabash Co. CASA
-Wabash County Habitat for Humanity
-Wabash River Defenders
-Wabash Weekend Food Insecurities Corp.
-Waypoint Wabash”
