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DPS has announced the details of their summer feeding program, which will replace Durham FEAST in providing week day meals for children under 18 years of age at school pick-up sites. Details are here. 

We’re reflecting on the past three weeks of Durham FEAST--how much support has been put in place, and how much there is still to do. So many people in Durham have been involved in this effort. Thanks to all of our work, we have been able to care for our students. Here's what happens on a weekly basis thanks to all of you:

Our work to support students during COVID-19 is far from over. Thank you for continued support and attention.

We will keep you posted!

A partnership between Durham Public Schools, Durham County Government, the Durham Public Schools Foundation and local nonprofits and restaurants organized as “Durham FEAST,” will launch a new meal support program for children and families starting on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Families coming to school sites across Durham County will receive three days of free breakfasts and lunches prepared by Durham restaurants, while adults will receive shelf-stable food supplies and produce.

The Durham Public Schools Foundation (DPS Foundation) is announcing an initiative to deliver prepared meals, produce, canned goods, books, and other supplies to 1,500 DPS families on a weekly basis for at least the next two months. This effort is made possible by support from Biogen Foundation, Pacific Western Bank, MC Taylor and Hiss Golden Messenger, Merge Records, Mayor Steve Schewel and his wife Lao Rubert, and 1,085 community members who have made donations over the past two weeks.

A week and a half ago DPS announced that schools would be closing. Since that moment, our community has come together in an incredible demonstration of support and caring for each other. Since we emailed about urgently needed funds for students impacted by school closures, 841 people have given $112,412! We are amazed by this outpouring of care for and from our community. There are two priorities for these funds.

Dear friends and neighbors,

I’m writing in a time of change and uncertainty to update you, affirm our commitment to Durham students, and invite you to provide direct support to DPS students and families impacted by COVID-19 school closures.

As we all make difficult decisions to press pause on events and shift our work and family schedules in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, we also know there is new and urgent work to be done in supporting our students during school closures.

Now as much as ever DPS Foundation is committed to streamlining and increasing charitable giving and distributing resources to the students and families who need it most. That’s why we are playing a coordinating role in raising funds from the community to directly support these students. We are in close communication with Superintendent Dr. Mubenga, his team, and our partners that provide direct support to students.