At Local 557, our Cooking Team is dedicated to bringing the community together by serving delicious meals at local events and benefits. With a strong commitment to supporting first responders and charitable causes, our team’s famous dishes—especially pastalaya and jambalaya—help raise funds and foster camaraderie across Baton Rouge.
Our Cooking Team Initiatives:
Our Cooking Team plays an essential role in supporting community events, fundraisers, and benefits. Whether it’s cooking for local first responders or large-scale charity events, the team always delivers both incredible food and a sense of unity.
- Supporting First Responders: We frequently cook for benefits dedicated to first responders, including firefighters, police officers, and paramedics. These events raise much-needed funds for those who have risked their lives to keep us safe.
- Serving the Community: Our Cooking Team participates in numerous community events, such as the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, where we served over 800 race attendees. The meals we provide help bring people together for important causes and foster a strong sense of community spirit.
- Fostering Unity: From jambalaya to pastalaya, our team creates delicious meals that not only fill bellies but also unite the community around a common goal—supporting our heroes and helping charitable efforts thrive.
Recent Cooking Events:
We’re always cooking up something special for the community, and here are some of our latest events:
- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure: In partnership with the Zachary Firefighters Association, our team cooked and served pastalaya to over 800 race participants and attendees. This event raised awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
- Local First Responders Benefits: Throughout the year, our team supports local benefits for first responders, ensuring they receive the recognition and financial support they deserve.
Why Our Cooking Team Matters:
Our Cooking Team is more than just a group of chefs. We’re community builders, using the power of food to bring people together for meaningful causes. Whether it’s raising money for first responders, promoting health awareness, or simply providing a great meal, our team plays a vital role in the fabric of Baton Rouge.
- Supporting Charitable Causes: The funds raised through our cooking efforts go directly toward causes that make a difference in the lives of first responders and their families.
- Building Community Bonds: Every meal we serve strengthens the connection between firefighters, residents, and local organizations, creating a community that supports and cares for each other.
Get Involved:
Interested in supporting our Cooking Team or attending one of our events? Whether you’re a firefighter, community member, or a local business, we’d love to have you involved. Contact us at local557@outlook.com or call (225) 235-7031 to learn more about how you can participate in our upcoming events or lend your support.