POCATELLO — The Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women is planning a new Chili Feed fundraiser next month. 

Although members typically hold a chili cook off in January, it can be difficult to organize the event so soon after the holidays, so they decided to hold a Chili Feed fundraiser this year instead. 

“We’re trying something different,” said Linda Vanderford, acting co-president of the Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women. 

The new Chili Feed will take place at St. Anthony’s Parrish Hall, located at the corner of Seventh and East Wyeth in Pocatello, from noon until 5 p.m. on March 15. The meal, which is open to everyone, will cost $5 for adults, $3 for children between the ages of 13 and 3, and $1 for children younger than that. 

Those who attend the event will be able to enjoy a tasty meal of homemade chili, cornbread, salad, dessert, coffee and punch. 

“It’s good food, (we have) good cooks,” Vanderford said, adding that Dolly Morrison and Arlene Johnson will be cooking for the event. 

Although it’s not uncommon for Holy Spirit Catholic Community to hold fundraiser dinners, this is the first time organizers will be serving up chili at this type of event. 

“We’ve never (served) a chili dinner before,” Vanderford said, adding that, as a result, she’s not really sure what to expect as far as turnout goes or how much money the event will be able to raise. “We’re trying something new here and we hope it works.”

The Chili Feed will raise funds for various church activities that the Council of Catholic Women contributes to, as well as charities in the community, organizers said. 

So, Vanderford hopes many people will stop by St. Anthony’s Parish Hall on March 15, to not only enjoy some tasty food, but to also support a good cause. And if for no other reason, she hopes people will consider attending the event to get a break from their own stoves, she said.  

“(It will be) good food and they don’t have to cook that day,” she said.