Chef John Howie, former Seahawk Craig Terrill, Jay Buhner at Metropolitan Market in Kirkland for fundraising event

Chef John Howie and Craig Terrill are teaming up with Metropolitan Market in Kirkland for an action-packed Kick Hunger Challenge fundraising event from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan 17.

Chef John Howie and Craig Terrill are teaming up with Metropolitan Market in Kirkland for an action-packed Kick Hunger Challenge fundraising event from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan 17.

Representing the Seahawks, Howie and Terrill are the two-time returning Kick Hunger Challenge champs and they are planning to bring a third title home to Seattle. All proceeds from the Kick Hunger Challenge benefit Food Lifeline, where $1 provides four nutritious meals to those in need.

During the event, team members from various Metropolitan Market locations will compete in a chili cook-off and guests can taste and vote for their favorite to be crowned the winner.

The event will be held outdoors with a beer tasting garden, live music from Terrill and a $5 raffle with 10 different gift packages. Former Seattle Mariner Jay Buhner will also be making an appearance.

Howie’s cookbook, Passion & Palate, will be available for purchase. Each cookbook purchased at the event will contain a surprise envelope. Just to name a few options, this envelope could include a SPORT gift certificate, a Metropolitan Market gift certificate or a Russell Wilson rookie card.