We are only a few short weeks away from the 2023 Durham CROP Walk. As we prepare for the upcoming walk, it is important to take the time to also reflect on the fundraising goals of our parish. The Youth at Holy Infant have set a goal of $1,500 to donate towards this cause, of which we are currently just over the halfway point at roughly $800. The funds raised not only benefit hunger on a broader, global scale but also serve families in our surrounding community.
You can make a donation to Holy Infant's team HERE.
Below you'll find a list of the many agencies you are supporting through the Durham CROP Hunger Walk.
Urban Ministries of Durhamserves 3 meals a day, 365 days a year to residents and community members. Their food pantry gave out over 130,000 lbs. of food last year!
Society of St. Andrewvolunteers glean fresh produce from local farms and donate it to hunger-fighting agencies so that their clients have access to fresh food.
Meals on Wheels of Durhamdelivers a nutritious meal, safety check, and smile to more than 600 seniors 5 days a week, allowing them to remain in their homes.
Double Bucks for SNAP lets shoppers at Durham Farmers Market double the value of the food stamps they use to buy local produce.
Threshold Clubhouse helps adults with mental illness learn skills to be independent. Members buy food, prepare it, service it, and work the register for members who pay a small fee for it.
Open Table Ministry seeks out and guides those experiencing homelessness and poverty to long-term health and wholeness by building ongoing trusting relationships, meeting practical and personal needs, making connections to community resources, and bridging critical gaps in the social services system.
Housing for New Hope provides street outreach to unsheltered homeless neighbors for housing and other services.
Food Banks of Central and Eastern NC serves a network of more than 800 partner agencies that provide food to our neighbors in need. They provide food at a very low cost, allowing hunger-fighting agencies to be able to food more people.
Antioch Builds Communityprovides temporary housing for returning citizens, cold-weather emergency shelter, and meals and groceries to community members in need.
Families Moving Forward provides temporary shelter and food for up to 21 home-less families at a time.
Mt. Calvary UCC Food Pantry provides food to hungry neighbors near Alston Ave. Clients can call the Church and make an appointment to come get groceries to take home.
Iglesia Emanuel and La Semillafood pantries distribute groceries to neighbors in need of food support. They also provide information about other community services.
Feed My Sheep is a partner of the Durham Children's Initiative. They provide free meals and bagged groceries to households in the surrounding areas of NE Durham.