If you love a good helping of greens, you don’t want to miss the 9th Annual Maw Maw’s Collard Green Cook-off and Wellness Expo happening this Saturday, October 21 from noon to 5 p.m.
The family-focused event will be hosted in the heart of West End on the grounds of Urban Ministry. It is a celebration of food, wellness, and community promoting the healthy living programs of Urban Ministry. Sample collard greens, shop vendors, visit wellness experts with live music, games for kids and more!
“The event is newly renamed in honor of Ernestine Washington, affectionately known as Maw Maw, who was a key community leader and Urban Ministry staple prior to her death in 2016. Maw Maw was at the heart of the Urban Ministry family and West End neighborhood. Her spirit lives on through the Collard Green Cook-off and Wellness Expo,” said Urban Ministry’s Development Director Angela Abdur-Rasheed. “It really is the best of what Birmingham has to offer in food, family-friendly fun, music and wellness. It truly has something for everyone with a goal to bring the community together, and sharing more about Urban Ministry’s healthy living programs.”
“You come for the food, but you stay for the fellowship,” said Urban Ministry Junior Staff Intern Denzel Stevenson.
According to Rashed, this is a free event, but donations are welcomed.
Your donation equals:
$10 = Cost of a meal and labor at WE Community Cafe
$15 = Cost of a meal for two and labor at WE Community Cafe
$20 = Donation toward salary of WE Community Cafe interns
$50+ = Donation toward salary of WE Community Cafe and WE Community Garden interns
Visit www.collardgreencookoff.swellgives.com to donate.
Things attendees should know:
- All greens and collard green dishes are served without pork.
- Guests should remember to bring lawn chairs.
- Parking will be available in the lots around the premises of Urban Ministry and near Hemphill Elementary School.
- A section for children with games and activities will be directly across the street from Urban Ministry.
