Following Durham Public School closures, it was apparent that students would be faced with food security challenges. Elijah King, student of RIverside High, had the idea to launch a program to help fill the need. On March 21, he reached out to local business owner Grant Ruhlman (Homebucha Kombucha) who had already been in contact with l
Following Durham Public School closures, it was apparent that students would be faced with food security challenges. Elijah King, student of RIverside High, had the idea to launch a program to help fill the need. On March 21, he reached out to local business owner Grant Ruhlman (Homebucha Kombucha) who had already been in contact with local farmer George O'Neil (Lil Farm) about a similar project. We quickly formed a team and began organizing, adding Geer Street Garden as a partner to prepare the meals. Our plan is simple: provide 100 meals per day, 5 days per week. With community support, the Durham Neighbors Free Lunch Initiative has reached its first funding goal and will begin service Thursday, April 9, 2020.
UPDATE, NOV. 20, 2020 Our funding is once again approaching zero, and we need your help!
Thanks to the generous donations of the Durham community, Durham Free Lunch has been actively serving no-cost meals to folks in need for over 7 months! - 7 Months of Service - Approx. 32,000 free meals served! - Financial support for Geer Street Garden employees impacted most by COVID19 - Distribution of veggies, canned goods, fresh bread, masks, and various other items in addition to our lunches Visit MORE WAYS TO HELP to learn more!
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