Save the date for the 20th annual event!

August 10, 2024 | 6-9 PM
NIU’s Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center

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What: CASA’s signature fundraising event, 50 Men Who Cook, is held annually in August at NIU’s Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. Join us for the 20th annual event on August 10, 2024! The evening features 50+ men from the community who bring their favorite dish for guests to taste and vote for their top choice in each category! Guests will also enjoy a cash bar, entertainment and raffle prizes, all for a good cause.

Where: NIU’s Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center

Who: 50 Men Who Cook is open to the public. Invite your friends and family along!

Why: To raise money to support CASA’s work of advocating for abused children who have experienced abuse or neglect in DeKalb County. Who Benefits?

When: August 10, 2024, 6-9 PM

How: Ticket information will be available early summer 2024.

 For questions or more information, email 50menwhocook@casadekalb.org or call 815-895-2052.

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!

Five-Star Sponsors

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Top Chef Sponsors

Iron Chef Sponsors

Assistant Chef Sponsors

Brian Bemis Toyota of DeKalb | Jeff Keicher State Representative | The Suter Company | Sycamore Dentistree | Turner Law Group

Participating Sponsors

Currant Contracting Company | Green Closet Creative | The Law Office of Attorney Riley N. Oncken P.C. | Stoddard State Farm | Swedberg Electric | Tom Sparks Auto

“It’s just such a worthy cause and it’s great to see the community come out and support it.” – 50 Men Chef