With the Seahawks Super Bowl-bound, Chef John Howie of Redmond and former Seahawk and musician Craig Terrill are preparing to represent the defending world champions at the 24th Annual Taste of the NFL Party with a Purpose, held on the eve of Super Bowl XLIX on Jan. 31 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

For the 10th year in a row, Howie will showcase his culinary talents at the star-studded event as he serves up his signature tortilla soup with shrimp-avocado ceviche relish with the assistance of NFL player representative, Terrill. Howie and Terrill join top chefs from all 32 NFL markets and some of the NFL’s greatest players at the Party with a Purpose to raise money in support of food banks throughout the United States. Every dollar raised allows food banks to distribute up to eight meals into communities across the U.S.

Howie’s season-long fundraising efforts will benefit Food Lifeline, Western Washington’s nonprofit food distribution center where $1 provides four nutritious meals to those in need.

“We’re excited to represent the Seattle Seahawks as they gear up for Super Bowl XLIX, but more importantly, we’re excited to help raise more awareness and money for food banks like Food Lifeline through our efforts with the Taste of the NFL,” said Howie. Fans are encouraged to continue to lend their support by donating to Chef Howie’s fundraising page online at www.kickhungerchallenge.com.

“On behalf of everyone at Taste of the NFL, congratulations to Chef Howie and Craig Terrill and the Seattle Seahawks, whose tireless commitment to our cause continues to kick hunger,” said Taste of the NFL Founder and Executive Director Wayne Kostroski. “Thanks to the commitment of this year’s participating chefs, we are grateful for their help in us reach our fundraising goal of eight million meals provided as part of Super Bowl XLIX in Arizona.”