Community Programs
DINE in Community
The DINE Community Program provides interactive nutrition and culinary workshops at various sites where adults gather.
- Food pantries
- Durham Housing Authority sites
- Faith-based organizations
- Libraries
- Parent and caregiver groups
- Community centers
Community Education Program
DINE provides nutrition classes and resources in both English and Spanish throughout the Durham community.
Nutrition Classes and Cooking Demonstrations
Classes are available for any age group and are tailored to meet the specific needs of each agency’s clients.
Popular class topics include:
- Introducing new ways of cooking food
- Easy and inexpensive recipes
- Healthy eating on a budget
- Cooking for one
- Kid-friendly meals
- Label reading
- Food safety
- Rethink your drink
Cooking demonstrations provide an opportunity to experience recipes that are easy, inexpensive and taste great.
Popular cooking demonstrations include:
- Quesadillas
- Stir fry vegetables
- Smoothies
- Yogurt parfaits
- Quick and easy soups and salads
- Infused waters
Health Fairs and Tabling
DINE participates in health fairs and tabling events. Knowledgeable nutritionists answer clients' nutrition questions while providing informational handouts, recipes, and taste tests.
Social Media
DINE provides nutrition information to the community on several social media sites.
Healthy Environments Program
DINE works with community organizations to help increase access to healthy foods throughout Durham.
Triangle Double Bucks
DINE proudly partners with eight local farmers’ markets in Durham, Orange and Wake Counties, along with one Durham store, on the Double Bucks program.
Shoppers who receive SNAP (food stamps) can swipe their EBT card at the information desk for any amount and the market will double their money. That’s extra money to spend on local fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and more!
Out of SNAP benefits? Markets will double your cash too! (Also available for WIC and Durham Housing Authority residents). Additionally, WIC participants and seniors who receive Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons, and school-aged children that receive SUN Bucks will get those benefits matched.
Visit Triangledoublebucks.com for locations, market hours, and more information.
Reach out to the DINE Double Bucks Liaison, Jasmine St. Denny, with any questions.