(12-13-24) Northwest State Student Activities hosted the 29th Annual Chili Cook-Off on October 9. Eight teams competed and this event raised $1,120 for the Path Center in Defiance. The Chili Cook-Off has raised nearly $15,000 for the agency over the years.

Pictured from left to right: Path Center employees Tobi Vazquez, Mikyla Garcia, Danyle Avery, Kaylea Scott, Tracey Backhaus and Mike Jacobs, Career Services and Student Activities Coordinator at Northwest State. 

More information on the PATH Center is available at https://nocac.org/path-center-services/.

PATH Center Services

NOCAC’s PATH Center is a soup kitchen/drop-in center that focuses on serving homeless persons, those with mental disabilities, or those who have food or nutritional needs – but all are welcome!  A hot nutritious meal is served each weekday between 12:00 and 1:00 pm.  Clients living within the Defiance city limits can get a ride to lunch but need to call by 10:00 am.

Our soup kitchen can always put donations to a good use. We are currently in need of new (or gently used) towels and canned goods that open with a pull-tab. Frequently needed items include: milk, eggs, cheese, spices, coffee, napkins, paper products, small bingo prizes and cleaning products. If you can help, please contact us at 419-782-6962.

And remember – please stop in at 1939 E. Second Street in Defiance to join us for a morning cup of coffee, a good lunch or just to enjoy the fellowship!  We can’t wait to see you!!

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