Chili event benefits Exceptional Foundation

The Exceptional Foundation held its 11th annual Chili Cook-Off this year at Brookwood Village. The event was held Saturday, March 7, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot next to Belk.

Proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off and other fundraising efforts provide three-quarters of the funds needed to ensure that Exceptional Foundation participants are able to gather daily for social activities, take field trips and compete in sports. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities to mentally challenged individuals in the Greater Birmingham area.

Grand prize, first runner-up and second runner-up winners were selected by a panel of judges.

For more, visit exceptionalfoundation.org 

Photos by Katie Turpen.