United Way presents the Fifth Annual West St. Tammany Red Beans ‘n Rice Cook-off, Monday, July 28. The event is $8 per person for all-you-can-eat red beans and rice plus dessert (drinks available for additional charge). Judging and awards will be held at 1 p.m. Teams may enter for $75 and sponsorships are available.
This year the event will be held at the STP School Board Building at 321 N. Theard St. in Covington. Drive-thru will be available at the 100 Block of East 24th St.
The event is also presented by St. Tammany Fire Districts No. 4 and No. 12, and the St. Tammany Parish Dept. of Fire Services. Proceeds benefit the St. Tammany Suicide Prevention Support Program (STOPS).
For more information on entering a team or becoming a sponsor, contact Jamene Dahmer at 985-778-0815 or jamened@unitedwaysela.org, Chief Hines at 985-249-5723 or Chief Tassin at 985-626-8671.
