SAN ANTONIO – (July 24, 2023) – Continuing to give back to the community, Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, located on the city’s east side, assisted WORLD LOLEI Incorporation and other respected community agencies in hosting the 8th Annual Community Junior Chef Competition “Family Chopped Edition” at the Family Service Neighborhood Place.
The grassroots community event featured two family teams who demonstrated their culinary skills: Team Perry and Team Daniels.
The families were judged and critiqued on flavor/texture, originality/complexity, presentation, professionalism and culinary skills in a kitchen setting.
Judging the competition were U.S. Army Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Lambert, owner of UPS Store 5234, city-legendary rap artist C-Stud Vill, CEO and founder of Big Mama’s House Bennie Price, Bexar County Precinct 4 Constable Kat Brown and Director of Community Feeding Project Jamie Gonzalez.
This year’s competition featured unique proteins of bison and zebra for preparation for the main entrée.
Congratulations to Team Daniels of Texas City, Texas, who bested Team Perry. The families were awarded a trophy, a gift backpack and a Sony PS5.
Normally, the competition is youth against youth, according to Executive Chef Milas Williams, founder/CEO of WORLD LOLEI.
“This year’s competition was the Family Chopped Edition to show that unity and communication within our families still exist,” said Williams. “Dads have an important role as head of the household, and mothers hold that nurturing role instrumental in making a healthy family unit.”
Additionally, the best against the best to determine who will be San Antonio’s Community Master Chef was settled with Executive Chef Latoya Thomas, the incumbent, besting Executive Chef Moymenia Lewis.
On July 23, the organizations hosted the 3rd Annual Back 2 School Shoe Giveaway at Champs located within South Park Mall.
This charitable event provided 50 children with a new pair of shoes to start the school year on the right foot.
According to Williams, the shoe giveaway started during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist parents in lessening the stress of school shopping and continues to help children fight off low self-esteem and prevent bullying.
“There has never been a time like now to illustrate true generosity to our community,” said Williams. “Thanks to organizations like Fred Brock Post 828 for becoming a sponsor of our weekend activities which support those who are being affected during these troubling times.”
The mission of Post 828 is to enhance the well-being of San Antonio’s veterans, their families, the military and the community by its devotion to mutual helpfulness.
