Sharing a day of fun, food and raising funds for Central PA student scholarships is the mission of the Alex W. Smith Foundation “Alex’s Chili Cook-Off For A Cause 6th Anniversary,” to be held on Saturday, October 4th at Range + Rye (formally Greystone Brew House), Dillsburg, with Premier Sponsor Renewal by Andersen of Central PA (RbA).
Alex graduated as a culinary arts student from HACC and later worked as a chef apprentice at Greystone prior to his tragic passing in 2018. With a mission of “bringing people together with food” and helping to carry on their son’s legacy, the Alex Smith family and their Foundation will celebrate the sixth anniversary of this successful special event that currently provides educational scholarships to high school students and HACC culinary students.
Foundation President and Alex’s Mom, Terri Smith said, “Each year, we are uplifted by the Central PA community, our family, culinary students and Alex’s friends along with our wonderful chefs and sponsors who help us honor our beautiful son and offer support to students who share Alex’s same love for food and cooking. When Alex passed away, he was an incredible chef apprentice and enjoyed sports and serving in the Children’s Ministry. Alex had such a big heart and was an energetic and ambitious 22-year-old who gave everyone great joy. We knew Alex dreamt of opening his own restaurant to share his love of good eats with everyone, so we created the annual chili cook-off to celebrate Alex and offer fun for all ages. The Alex W. Smith Foundation is a wonderful way to honor our amazing son, keep his memory alive, and carry on his legacy.”
EVENT DETAILS – MEDIA AND PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO ATTEND:
Who: Alex W. Smith Foundation
What: Alex’s Chili Cook-off For A Cause 2025 – 6th Anniversary with Premier Sponsor RbA
Where: Range + Rye (Greystone Brew House), 303 Golf Club Ave, Dillsburg, PA
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 / 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: alexwsmithfoundation.org or email [email protected]
Adults $25 at the door ($20 Early Bird Special through 8/31/25), Children 6-12 years old $10 and family package is $55 (2 adults/2 children).
Giving Back: Event proceeds support Central PA high school students with scholarship awards in Alex’s memory. In addition, an Alex W Smith Foundation Culinary Scholarship at HACC has been created. The more raised, the more the Foundation can give back to deserving students! The Foundation relies on the support of generous individuals and businesses in our community.
Fun Chili Cook Off and More: Bring your appetites, includes a sampling of chili from some of the best local restaurants in the area and amateur chefs, raffles, door prizes, music, a cash bar, family fun, games, and hot dogs, plus other goodies for the kids!
As of July 28, participants include Professional Chefs: Greystone Brew House, Greystone Public House, Hershey Lodge, The Chocolatier, Hilton/Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar, ACF Harrisburg Chapter, Sysco with more to come…
Amateur Chefs: Linda Johnston & Nancy Ryan of Renewal by Andersen, Dauphin County Technical School, HACC Culinary Arts Program, Word of Grace Ministries, And…Stay tuned for more!
If you are still interested in becoming a sponsor or to wish to purchase tickets for this event or participate as a chef, please contact [email protected] or visit alexwsmithfoundation.org.
Sponsors to date include:
Greystone Brew House, Greystone Public House, Renewal by Andersen of Central PA, Modjeski & Masters Inc., LM Gnazzo Promotion Strategies, Sysco Foods, Katrina Kaylor, Nancy Elhajj, Word of Grace Ministries, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Mixed Up Productions LLC, Robert Vogt, Salon on Forty Third, Sons and Daughters of Italy, The Hershey Co., Wizway Maintenance.