RAPID CITY, S.D. — In an effort led by city staff, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul collaborated with Rapid City’s water department for the 2nd annual chili cookoff to raise money for those in need.
The cookoff featured over a dozen different chilis’, each with a unique name as people could vote on their favorites. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul partnered with the City’s water department, to help provide financial relief through the department’s relief program, which helps ease the burden on residents utility bill.
“With the expenses the way they are nowadays, it’s so difficult for many families,” Gwaltney said. “If they have children and they’re without water, you almost can’t function. And so, we’re just trying to help people out.”…