2025 Chefs for change

two incredible events for one great cause!

We hope that you can join us May 22, 2025, at The Lincoln on Geer for Cirque du Support! A carnival-inspired mixer, Cirque will feature 4 local chefs/chef teams—Billy and Kelli Cotter (Toast), Aaron Louv (NanaSteak), Seth Gross (Bull City Burger and Brewery), and BJ Patel (Viceroy)— crafting delicious small plates, fun games & activities to learn about FMF and the families we serve, and a silent auction full of small and great wonders you won’t find anywhere else! Tickets are on sale now!

Also, save the date for our Annual Gala and Live Auction on November 6, 2025, at The Cookery. We will be serving up a one-of-a-kind sit-down dinner, with each course prepared by a different acclaimed local chef! We will also be hosting a live auction with unique experiences on the block.

Tickets will be on sale soon!

Chefs for Change

Chefs for Change is a fundraising dinner series that pairs the burgeoning Durham food scene with the needs of families experiencing homelessness. This is more than a dinner – this is a fine dining experience with a purpose.