In recognition of World Hunger Day, Durham residents are invited to celebrate this important day with a large outdoor event on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street.

World Hunger Day Durham, NC, aims to raise awareness of food insecurity experienced in the community, as well as to highlight the amazing work being done to support our residents and create a more fair and equitable food system. Attendees will celebrate all that food means with friendship, music, arts, and entertainment for the entire family, including food trucks, giveaways, free snacks, bounce house and more.

“We intend to create a joyful and welcoming atmosphere where families and individuals can experience new foods, learn about healthy eating that incorporates culture and is budget friendly, find out about helpful resources, and just relax and enjoy the day,” said Durham County Food Security Coordinator Mary Oxendine

World Hunger Day Durham, NC, open to all the public and is free to attend, is the dream and cooperative effort of the following organizations:

·         Durham Congregations in Action

·         Durham County Cooperative Extension

·         Durham County Public Health DINE (Durham’s Innovative Nutrition Education)

·         Durham County Social Services

·         Durham County Soil & Water

·         End Hunger Durham

·         Feed My Sheep of Durham NC, Inc     

·         Mount Calvary United Church of Christ

·         Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center

·         Unite Us    

For more information about World Hunger Day Durham, NC visit: https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/event/417215736/durham-world-hunger-day-event/ or contact Oxendine at 919-560-9228 or moxendine@dconc.gov.