Great People, Great Times, Great Causes!

The Gumbo Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to provide financial, spiritual, and emotional support to families with a member facing a severe or debilitating illness. Our primary focus is on families who have children who are battling cancer or other devastating illnesses.

The Gumbo Foundation and supporting sponsors present The Gumbo Cook-Off the last Saturday of January each year in Downtown Opelousas to provide support to local families.

THE BATTLE FOR THE PADDLE: A specially designed Gumbo Cook-Off Champ Paddle will be awarded overall champ, in addition to the Grand Prize.

Think you got the best gumbo?

Then join in on Gumbo Cook-Off's BATTLE FOR THE PADDLE!

Featuring Live Music, Live Auction, Silent Auction, Kids Corner (with fun jumps, face painting and more) and more!

Great People, Great Times, Great Causes!

As always, much love, many thanks, and God Bless!

Our Organization

Find out about our mission, methods, and the results of our many years of advocacy.

The 18th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off

Benefit for Cooper Schultz

Saturday, January 27th, 2024 - Yambilee Ag Arena

"As always, much love, many thanks, and God Bless!"

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