The menu originated in homes across the globe, the cooks come from churches across the region, and the food will nourish new homes locally as the First Church in Swampscott hosts its annual International Food Fair to benefit Habitat for Humanity.”St. Pius’ Italian food is just out of the world … and the Korean beef is to die for,” said event organizer Sharon Thomas. “Some of the Habitat homeowners come and also prepare food, similar to the churches ? it’s kind of like their sweat equity, participating in the food fair and getting to come and meet people, which is really cool.”The 31st annual food fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Church in Swampscott on Monument Avenue. This is the church’s main event to raise money to support Habitat for Humanity North Shore, located on Maple Street in Lynn, which builds and renovates homes as affordable housing. The local Habitat chapter is currently working on a project in Danvers and recently completed a house on Grover Street in Lynn.First Church was the first church to partner with Habitat, but the event has clearly grown beyond the sanctuary of the Monument Avenue building – both in participants and in cuisine.Thomas said members of the St. Pius V Church Youth Group will prepare and dish out Italian food. Community Covenant Church in Peabody offers Scandinavian fare. Korean dishes are prepared by members of First Baptist Church in Malden, while First Church congregants offer food from The Netherlands and Belgium, Southern pulled pork and beans, chili and corn bread, and food inspired by the myriad cultures and religions who meet in Old Jerusalem. All are welcome and invited to bring their appetites. Hungry guests buy 75-cent tickets at the door and are given a plate and utensils. Each serving of food cost from one to three tickets. Habitat North Shore will also be selling pins and T-shirts, and a silent auction includes more than 100 items, ranging from a chef-cooked dinner for up to 10 people to sports memorabilia and gift certificates.Thomas said the event usually attracts about 200 people and raises $7,000. (A local governor is also expected to be among the guests, along with state Rep. Lori Ehrlich.) Two-thirds of the money raised will go to Habitat of the North Shore, and the remainder goes to support the international Habitat organization.Meanwhile, Habitat volunteers, staff and homeowners will be in attendance, giving updates on local projects, and sharing their stories … along with their recipes.The 31st annual International Food Fair will be held at First Church of Swampscott on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets for food can be purchased at the door.