Euless, TX   September 16, 2024– 6 Stones is excited to announce the North Texas Giving Day Celebrity Chef Showdown, featuring a culinary face-off between 6 Stones board members Jim McKinnon, VP of DFW Plastics, and Johnette van Eeden, Founder & CEO of Star Wellness®. The two board members will be battling it out using items selected from the New Hope Center food pantry, including a mystery ingredient, to create an unforgettable culinary dish. Each team will have the help of a professional celebrity chef, and the winner of the contest will be the team that raises the most money on North Texas Giving Day – Sept. 19^th. The competition will be featured on 6 Stones social media and YouTube pages and promises to be a thrilling and flavorful competition, bringing together community leaders and culinary enthusiasts in support of 6 Stones’ mission.  Click for Video from Chef John

On Team Johnette is the talented Chef John Martin Jr., Executive Chef of the hit TV series The Chosen.  Chef John Martin Jr., the owner of Chef’s Plate, a premier catering company specializing in weddings, private, and corporate events, brings his passion for cooking and a wealth of experience to this unique culinary challenge. As a professional chef for the last four years, John has honed his skills alongside industry legends such as Fort Worth’s own Chef Tim Love and Puerto Rican sensation Chef Tino Feliciano. His dedication and creativity have earned him the position of Executive Chef for The Chosen and private chef to A & B-list celebrities.

Team Jim will be assisted by Chef John’s  Sous Chef, Jerrid. There are reports that Team Jim has a few surprises up their sleeve for the event. 6 Stones’ New Hope Center will be the backdrop for the cooking showdown as participants help raise awareness and funds for this community food pantry that serves an average of 500 neighbors a week.

Chef John recently received a tour of the new facilities where he learned how the “shop for yourself” layout provides our neighbors with the dignity to select items that best fit their family’s palate. He was also able to get a “sneak peek” of the type of ingredients he will be using to help Johnette create a delicious and nutritious entrée during the challenge.

“We’re thrilled to have Chef John join us for this special event,” said Jen Leney, Executive Director of 6 Stones. “His remarkable culinary talents and inspiring background make him the perfect ambassador for this year’s North Texas Giving Day celebration. We can’t wait to see what he brings to the table!”

Throughout the day, 6 Stones will share the progress of the event and encourage people to choose and a team and give on North Texas Giving Day at www.6stones.org. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit 6 Stones’ various programs, which include Community-Powered Revitalization (CPR), Operation Back 2 School, the New Hope Center, Liga HEB, Momentum Mentoring and more.

“We invite everyone to tune in for a day of fun, food, and philanthropy,” added Trasa Cobern, Chief Development Officer.  “The Celebrity Chef Showdown is a great way to celebrate North Texas Giving Day and make a difference in our community.”

Don’t miss the chance to see Chef John Martin Jr. in action, cheer on our board members, and contribute to a cause that brings hope and transformation to North Texas.