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Gold Star is the Cincinnati-style Chili known for its 13 secret spices that give it real Cincy flavor, so we’re celebrating National Chili Month in October by honoring 13 local Flavor Makers. All for a good cause - to help fight against local childhood hunger by giving a portion of all chili menu items sold from October 1 - 31 to Freestore Foodbank*.

  • Freestore Foodbank supports more than 600 community partners in 20 counties across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
  • There are over 80,000 kids in the tri-state area facing food insecurity today.
  • With the help of our community, Gold Star has raised more than $200,000 in donations for the Freestore Foodbank and helped feed over 600,000 meals to local kids in need.

We are proud to continue supporting their mission to feed families not only during National Chili Month but all year long, and you can help, too!

Freestore Foodbank

Meet the 2024 Flavor Makers!

Help us feed local kids in need!

National Chili Month is a month-long opportunity to bring the Cincinnati community together to help fight childhood hunger. Beginning October 1 through October 31, Gold Star will donate a portion of all chili menu items sold to the Freestore Foodbank’s Childhood Hunger Programs. The program's three initiatives include the School Pantry program, Kids Café, and the Power Pack program. These amazing programs ensure children in food-insecure households have access to nutritious meals. To donate to the Freestore Foodbank and learn more, click the link below.

Freestore Foodbank Donate to Freestore

*Gold Star will donate 3% of all chili menu items sold from 10/01/2024 - 10/31/2024 to Freestore Foodbank, up to $30,000. Donations not tax deductible.

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    Our 2023 Flavor Makers

    As we welcome a new class of Flavor Makers, we want to recognize the Flavor Makers from 2023, 2022, and 2021, who are still adding their own flavor to the city!

    Our 2022 Flavor Makers

    Our 2021 Flavor Makers

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