Illustration of two chefs, one male and one female, wearing chef hats and white aprons, preparing food together in a kitchen. The background features an orange border with various food drawings like vegetables, fruits, utensils, and food items in orange. The text reads "Chef Showdown" with the date "March 26, 2026" and the phrase "save the date!" and "Preparing the Salad".
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Join us for Feeding the Soul of the City: Chef Showdown!

Mark your calendars now for the next Chef Showdown on March 26, 2026, at Venue 5 Twenty-Two, where Lincoln's top chefs will compete to create the most delicious gourmet bites.

Over $161,000 was raised at last year's sold-out event, with nearly $40,000 donated that night. Every dollar donated powers Matt Talbot's critical outreach and homeless prevention programs, helping individuals and families find stability and a place to call home. You can read more about the impact in our 2024 Annual Impact Report.

We are grateful to the competing chefs, generous corporate and individual event sponsors, event guests, and the many individuals who made contributions before the event.

Let's do it again in 2026!