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We learn best when our basic needs are taken care of. In times of pandemic, it is especially important to make known what resources our community offers. Resources that cover multiple categories are listed in both. For a more comprehensive list, visit the Durham Literacy Center website.
We learn best when our basic needs are taken care of. In times of pandemic, it is especially important to make known what resources our community offers. Resources that cover multiple categories are listed in both. For a more comprehensive list, visit the Durham Literacy Center website.
Food Resources
Food Resources
A food pantry offering bags of shelf-stable supplies, available for pickup at the DLC. Contact your teacher for more information.
410 Liberty St., Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-0583
The Community Café serves three meals a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to shelter residents and anyone else in need of a meal.
Open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 9:00 am for breakfast and bag lunch and 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm for dinner. Also open Saturday,Sundays and Holidays 9:30 am to 10:30 am for breakfast, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm for lunch, and 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm for dinner.
1301 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27707
(919) 956-4042
Nutrition assessments and counseling to promote good health. Nutritional services and basic groceries provided to eligible children age 0 to 5 and postpartum women
Open Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
507 E Knox St., Durham NC 27701
1201 E Main St., Durham, NC 27701
(919) 668-9641
Meet the needs of the whole person – spiritual, educational, emotional, physical, vocational, and social – so that those who are hurting may become fully functional members of society. The program offers emergency shelter and food assistance.
909 Liberty St., Durham, NC 27702
(919) 668-7306
The Salvation Army of Durham is combating hunger in several different ways. We are excited to share #FreeFoodFridays with the community, thanks to a partnership that has allowed us to receive thousands of pounds of food each month to give away, completely free, to families in need.
Open Fridays by appointment only from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
703 S Alston Ave., Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-2523
Provides a food pantry and a hot breakfast.
Service begins at 7:30 am on Sunday mornings.
1204 Lynn Rd., Durham, NC 27703
(919) 596-2592
Provides a food pantry.
Open the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm for pick-up. Must call and reserve a spot on the list at 9:00 am on those Thursdays.
5516 N Roxboro Rd., Durham, NC 27712
(919) 596-2592
Provides a food pantry for those in need or displaced by natural disasters.
Open on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
2020 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 30, Durham, NC 27707
(919) 286-1964
Providing Durham with food pantries and nutritional assistance.
Open Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and recommended to call ahead to check food supplies.
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410 Liberty St., Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-0583
Urban Ministries of Durham operates the Food Pantry whose services are available to the first 20 households and 5 shelter clients during each time slot. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the doors open to get in line.
Open Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Also open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. CHECK WEBSITE FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
Shelter & Clothing Resources
Shelter & Clothing Resources
(919) 560-8000
Provides free advice and aid for those facing eviction. Call to check availability.
507 E Knox St., Durham NC 27701
1201 E Main St., Durham, NC 27701
(919) 668-9641
Meet the needs of the whole person – spiritual, educational, emotional, physical, vocational, and social – so that those who are hurting may become fully functional members of society. The program offers emergency shelter and food assistance.
414 Cleveland St., Durham, NC 27701
(919) 688-7308
The Caring Center is a thrift store on the bottom floor of the First Baptist Church building. It was created as a way for our church to care for those with economic needs in our community. The Caring Center then sells these goods at a minimum price to raise finances for benevolence needs.
Open some Fridays and Saturdays 10am-12pm. CHECK WEBSITE FOR OPEN DATES.
909 Liberty St., Durham, NC 27702
(919) 682-7842
Offers clothing vouchers for qualifying families and individuals in need. Also, furniture vouchers are available for survivors of burnouts or natural disasters.
Open Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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410 Liberty St., Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-0583
Provides clothing, diapers, and basic hygienic supplies to families in need. Services are available to the first 20 households and 5 shelter clients during each time slot. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the doors open to get in line.
Open Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Also open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. CHECK WEBSITE FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
Childcare Resources
Childcare Resources
300 N Duke St., Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-8000
Monthly peer group meetings and parenting skill enhancement for pregnant teens and teen parents support and assistance.
Open Monday through Friday 8:15 am to 5:30 pm.
1301 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27707
(919) 956-4042
Nutrition assessments and counseling to promote good health. Nutritional services and basic groceries provided to eligible children age 0 to 5 and postpartum women
Open Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
414 E Main St., Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-6879
Promotes overall health of children from age 0 to 5 through house visits, doctor’s visits, and guidance and support for families
2501 University Dr., Durham, NC 27707
(252) 497-BOOK
Provides free, diverse, and age-appropriate books for children through their Book Bank. Partners with parents from birth to equip them with the tools they need to prepare their children for kindergarten and beyond.
Open Monday through Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Request books through their website for pickup.
A service that helps parents support their school-aged children's education.
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410 Liberty St., Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-0583
Provides clothing, diapers, and basic hygienic supplies to families in need. Services are available to the first 20 households and 5 shelter clients during each time slot. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the doors open to get in line.
Open Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Also open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. CHECK WEBSITE FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
Healthcare Resources
Healthcare Resources
414 E Main St., Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-6879
Promotes overall health of children from age 0 to 5 through house visits, doctor’s visits, and guidance and support for families
1301 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27707
(919) 956-4042
Nutrition assessments and counseling to promote good health. Nutritional services and basic groceries provided to eligible children age 0 to 5 and postpartum women
Open Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
National Suicide Hotline: Call 800-273-8255
National Suicide Hotline: Call 800-273-8255
NAMI Crisis Line: Text "NAMI" to 741741
NAMI Crisis Line: Text "NAMI" to 741741
2670 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham, NC 27707
(919) 251-9009
Provides services such as safety assessments, emergency medication refills, and crisis counseling to those ages 4 and up in Durham, Wake, Cumberland, or Johnston counties who have Alliance Medicaid or who are uninsured and meet certain income criteria. Those with private insurance can pay an out-of-pocket fee to access our services. Services are provided on a walk-in basis – no referral or appointment needed.
Open Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
"This is a resource guide compiled by the Durham Art Asylum, updated in November 2020. These resources have been vetted by our community members as safe(r) options for queer, trans, and BIPOC folx. However, we are not personally familiar with every provider or resource, so please consider this a starting point for your own research into what kind of care makes most sense for you."
Includes lists of therapists as well as other wellness services, such as acupuncture and ayurvedic medicine. Also provides resources for daily personal management of mental health and Mad Pride.
309 W. Millbrook Rd., Suite 121, Raleigh, NC 27609
Helpline (Call): (800) 451-9682
Helpline (Text): (919) 999-6527
Provides free support groups for people with mental illness as well as their families. Additionally, provides free educational workshops about mental health.
Blog that provides basic information about mental health, therapy, and some mental illnesses. Also has blog posts with tips for how to manage stress and mental well-being through daily activities.
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