Getting Cheesy for a Good Cause!

30 area restaurants will take part in the 4th Annual Mac-N-Cheese Bowl this Saturday, February 16, from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Albany Marriott on Wolf Road. Tickets for this event are $5 for children and $20 for adults with all proceeds going to the Regional Food Bank.Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at your local Price Chopper.

Your ticket will give you entry to the event allowing you try all 30 bowls of Mac-N-Cheese as well as the opportunity to vote for your favorite one. Last years event raised $35,000.

According to the Regional Food Bank "The cheese for this event has been generously donated by the 1,200 farm families who own Cabot Creamery Cooperative and the pasta donated by Ralcorp Food Group." Among the restaurants taking part are the Albany Pump Station, Taste, The Century House, and Yono's/DP's.