Free Community Meal at Elizabeth Street UMC March 31

Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events, including monthly food distributions and community meals. They list their events on their Facebook page.

Free Community Meals

Elizabeth Street UMC usually hosts a free community meal the last Tuesday of every month except for December. The meals take place at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No RSVP is required. Please follow Elizabeth UMC’s Facebook page, as they’ll often share more information about the meal.

The next community meal is on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. This meal will be a celebration of spring — inspired by Easter. Remember, everyone is welcome. You don’t need to bring anything, but if you’d like to bring some food to share, you’re welcome to.

Free Food Distribution

Elizabeth Street UMC usually hosts free food distributions the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. If it’s a holiday, the event will be moved to the following Monday. If it’s raining the event might also be rescheduled.

The next food distribution is Monday, April 13, 2026. Facebook event.

No appointments.

Upon arrival you must sign in at the tent to receive a number for your car. They have LIMITED SUPPLY. Due to high volume, they recommend coming as early as 12:30 p.m. to make sure you receive a number. Cars are called according to the number assigned, starting at 2 p.m. Remain in your car to drive through and receive food.

Volunteers are needed at 12:45 p.m. and are finished by 4 p.m.